VOICED : Termina construccion de primer satelite espacial centroamericano

Costa Rican scientists have completed the first Central American satellite, Proyecto Irasu, ready for testing in Japan before its 2018 launch. This project showcases Costa Rica's ability to engage in complex space technology. The CubeSat-1U satellite will aid in gathering data on carbon emission reduction efforts by connecting with a remote station in San Carlos to monitor tree growth.

What is the name of the first Central American satellite completed by Costa Rican scientists?

• Proyecto Irasu

• Proyecto Costa

• Proyecto Tico

• Proyecto Espacial

What is the main purpose of Proyecto Irasu?

• To launch a new communication network

• To demonstrate Costa Rica's capability in space technology

• To explore Mars

• To develop new satellite materials

What type of satellite is CubeSat-1U?

• A weather satellite

• A geostationary satellite

• A communication satellite

• A CubeSat

What environmental effort is CubeSat-1U designed to support?

• Monitoring ocean temperatures

• Tracking wildlife migration

• Gathering data on carbon emission mitigation

• Studying atmospheric pressure

Where will the remote station connected to CubeSat-1U be located?

• San José

• Puntarenas

• Limón

• San Carlos