NASA | Discovery Comes to Dulles

The video covers the arrival of the Space Shuttle Discovery on a Boeing 747 at Dallas airport after a series of flybys. It details Discovery's flight path from Kennedy Space Center and its significant role in NASA's missions, including satellite deployments. The video also highlights the Enterprise shuttle's role in testing aerodynamics and flight controls. Both shuttles are set to be displayed at the Udvar Hazy Center for public viewing, offering an incredible experience for visitors.

What was the purpose of the Boeing 747 in relation to the Space Shuttle Discovery?

• To conduct a test flight with the shuttle

• To transport the shuttle to its final destination

• To serve as a backup shuttle

• To provide fuel for the shuttle

Which space shuttle was known as the workhorse of NASA's fleet?

• Endeavour

• Enterprise

• Discovery

• Atlantis

What was the primary use of the Enterprise shuttle?

• To transport astronauts to the ISS

• To deploy astronomical satellites

• To test aerodynamics and flight controls

• To conduct actual space missions

Where will the Discovery shuttle be displayed for the public?

• Johnson Space Center

• Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

• Kennedy Space Center

• Udvar-Hazy Center

What was the emotional reaction of the narrator upon seeing the Discovery shuttle?

• Indifference

• Confusion

• Excitement and awe

• Disappointment