Kickstarting a Space Telescope

The video introduces a Kickstarter project for a space telescope by Planetary Resources, in partnership with the Museum of Flight and the Planetary Society. Planetary Resources, known for its asteroid mining ambitions, aims to raise funds for the Arcid 1 telescope. The project highlights the advantages of space telescopes over Earth-based ones, such as avoiding atmospheric distortion and light pollution. The crowdfunded telescope will be accessible to scientists, researchers, and the public, promoting scientific discovery and community involvement.

What is the primary goal of Planetary Resources as mentioned in the video?

• To create art books and movies

• To mine asteroids for resources

• To launch a new musical

• To develop new gaming platforms

How much funding is Planetary Resources aiming to raise through Kickstarter?

• 5 million dollars

• 1 million dollars

• 500,000 dollars

• 2 million dollars

What is the Arkid telescope named after?

• A NASA mission

• A type of asteroid

• A company that makes droids in Star Wars

• A famous scientist

Why are space telescopes preferred over Earth-based telescopes?

• They are easier to maintain

• They are cheaper to build

• They don't have to deal with atmospheric interference

• They can be used for mining

What is the expected launch year for the Arkid space telescopes?

• 2013

• 2014

• 2016

• 2015