Space Exploration and Technology Concepts

Join Mika at the Kennedy Space Center to explore rockets and the Space Shuttle Atlantis. Discover the Delta II rocket, learn about the flight deck, and see the Hubble Space Telescope. Mika guides you through the features of space shuttles, including their wings and tires, and explains how astronauts navigate space. The video concludes with an invitation to explore more educational content.

What is the primary purpose of a rocket?

• To explore underwater environments

• To launch objects into space

• To transport people across the ocean

• To travel through time

How many rockets are there in the Rocket Garden?

• Five

• Seven

• Nine

• Eleven

What unique feature does the Delta II rocket have?

• A shark face

• A dragon face

• A lion face

• A tiger face

How many times has the Delta II rocket been to space?

• Over 150 times

• Over 100 times

• Over 50 times

• Over 200 times

What is the front part of the Space Shuttle Atlantis called?

• The navigation center

• The control room

• The flight deck

• The cockpit

What helps astronauts navigate the Space Shuttle Atlantis?

• Star trackers

• GPS system

• Compass

• Radar

What is the back part of the flight deck called?

• Tail station

• Back station

• Aft station

• Rear station

What powers the Hubble Space Telescope?

• Nuclear energy

• Hydroelectric power

• Wind energy

• Solar panels

How far from Earth does the Hubble Space Telescope orbit?

• 100 miles

• 200 miles

• 300 miles

• 400 miles

What is the main function of the Hubble Space Telescope?

• To study Earth's geology

• To monitor weather patterns

• To capture images of space

• To explore the ocean depths