Con el lanzamiento de Orion comienza una nueva aventura espacial con miras en Marte

The video covers the launch of NASA's Orion spacecraft, marking a new era in space exploration aimed at Mars. The unmanned flight was witnessed by many, and the rocket's separation was successful, providing stunning images of Earth. Orion reached an altitude not achieved by a human-capable spacecraft since Apollo 17's lunar mission 42 years ago.

What was the primary goal of the Orion spacecraft's launch?

• To conduct a spacewalk

• To transport astronauts to the International Space Station

• To begin a new era of space exploration with a focus on Mars

• To test new rocket technology

What did the onboard cameras capture during the flight?

• Images of the Moon

• Images of the Sun

• Images of Earth covered by clouds

• Images of Mars

How high did the Orion spacecraft travel during its test flight?

• 42,000 kilometers

• 5,795 kilometers

• 10,000 kilometers

• 3,000 kilometers

Which previous mission reached a similar altitude as Orion?

• Apollo 17

• Gemini 4

• Apollo 13

• Apollo 11

What was the significance of the Orion spacecraft's altitude achievement?

• It was the first time a spacecraft landed on an asteroid

• It was the highest altitude reached by a human-rated spacecraft in 42 years

• It was the first time a spacecraft orbited Mars

• It was the first time a spacecraft reached the Sun