Astronaut Training and Spacecraft Functions

The video provides a tour of the Johnson Space Center, showcasing where astronauts train before space missions. It covers the Soyuz mock-up, living quarters, and the size of the space station. The U.S. laboratory module and its robotics workstation are highlighted, along with Node One's crew facilities. The video also explores Mission Control, the historic Apollo room, and introduces the Orion spacecraft for future missions.

Where do astronauts currently train before going to space?

• Baikonur Cosmodrome

• Johnson Space Center

• Kennedy Space Center

• Cape Canaveral

What is the primary function of the Soyuz mock-up?

• To conduct zero-gravity experiments

• To simulate spacewalks

• To train astronauts for launch and re-entry

• To practice satellite deployment

How do astronauts sleep on the International Space Station?

• In sleeping bags attached to the wall

• In reclining chairs

• In hammocks

• In bunk beds

What is the purpose of the robotics workstation on the ISS?

• To operate the robotic arm and cameras

• To control the space station's orbit

• To conduct medical experiments

• To manage the station's power systems

What is the main role of the Mission Control Center?

• To launch rockets

• To train astronauts

• To design spacecraft

• To monitor and control the ISS

Why is the Apollo mission control room significant?

• It controlled the first moon landing

• It was the first mission control room ever built

• It was used for the first space shuttle launch

• It is the largest control room

What is the primary advantage of the Orion spacecraft over the ISS?

• It is faster

• It can travel beyond Earth's orbit

• It has more living space

• It can carry more astronauts

How long can the Orion spacecraft stay in space with four crew members?

• 14 days

• 21 days

• 30 days

• 60 days

What is a key difference between the Orion spacecraft and the space shuttle?

• Orion can land on the moon

• Orion is reusable

• Orion can travel to other parts of the solar system

• Orion is larger

Where can you find more information about the Orion spacecraft?

• esa.int/orion

• roscosmos.ru/orion

• spacex.com/orion

• nasa.gov/orion