NASA unveils design of post-Shuttle super rocket

NASA unveils design of post-Shuttle super rocket

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Science, Other, Physics

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses the Space Launch System (SRS), which is designed to be the most powerful rocket ever built. Initially, it will be capable of placing 70 metric tons into low Earth orbit, with future versions lifting up to 130 metric tons. The SRS is expected to carry humans beyond low Earth orbit in the Multipurpose Crew Vehicle, targeting missions to asteroids and Mars.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the initial payload capacity of the SRS in low Earth orbit?

130 metric tons

70 metric tons

50 metric tons

100 metric tons

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the future payload capacity of the SRS?

70 metric tons

100 metric tons

150 metric tons

130 metric tons

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the capsule designed to carry humans beyond low Earth orbit?

Multipurpose Crew Vehicle

Orion

SpaceX Dragon

Apollo

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which destinations are planned for missions using the Multipurpose Crew Vehicle?

The Moon and Mars

Jupiter and Saturn

An asteroid and Mars

Venus and Mars

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of the SRS?

To carry humans beyond low Earth orbit

To launch satellites

To transport cargo to the International Space Station

To carry humans to the Moon