Three day space trip for Gemini 11

Three day space trip for Gemini 11

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Physics, Science, History

9th - 10th Grade

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Gemini 11, piloted by Conrad and Gordon, successfully docks with Agena shortly after launch. The mission includes four docking maneuvers, tether attachment, and reaching a record altitude of 850 miles. Gordon conducts a spacewalk and captures images of stars, potentially aiding scientific research. The mission concludes with an automatic reentry and precise splashdown, setting seven space records over 44 orbits and a million-mile journey.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary objective achieved by Conrad and Gordon during the Gemini 11 mission?

First moon landing

First use of a space shuttle

First orbit rendezvous and link-up

Longest spacewalk

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How high did Conrad and Gordon soar during the Gemini 11 mission?

850 miles

1200 miles

500 miles

1000 miles

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What caused Gordon's spacewalk to be cut short?

Lack of oxygen

Excessive perspiration and exhaustion

Equipment failure

Communication issues

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What technological advancement was used for reentry during the Gemini 11 mission?

Manual control

Solar-powered navigation

Onboard computer system for automatic pilot

Remote control from Earth

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many space records did Conrad and Gordon achieve during the Gemini 11 mission?

Seven

Three

Ten

Five