William Shatner Space Launch Delayed

William Shatner Space Launch Delayed

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Physics, Science, History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The video discusses the planned launch of a Blue Origin rocket with Captain Kirk icon, William Shatner, who is set to become the oldest person to travel to space at 93. However, high winds in West Texas have delayed the mission. If successful, Shatner will make history alongside other passengers scheduled for the launch.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the rocket company involved in the upcoming space mission?

Virgin Galactic

SpaceX

Blue Origin

NASA

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was the space mission delayed?

Crew illness

Fuel shortage

High winds

Technical issues

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is the launchpad located for the space mission?

West Texas

New Mexico

California

Florida

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What record would Shatner achieve if the mission is successful?

Youngest astronaut

First actor in space

Oldest person to travel to space

First person to orbit Mars

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

At what age is Shatner attempting to travel to space?

95

93

90

85