SpaceX Rocket Technology and Features

SpaceX Rocket Technology and Features

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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SpaceX launched its latest Starship test flight, showcasing the most powerful rocket system ever built. The mission involved maneuvering the Super Heavy booster to a landing structure after burning most of its fuel. The booster was caught midair using SpaceX's Chopsticks, a pair of massive metal pincers. This test is part of SpaceX's efforts to recover and rapidly reuse rocket parts, which is crucial for efficient space cargo transport.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the rocket system that SpaceX recently launched?

Falcon 9

Starship

Atlas V

Delta IV

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the height of the Super Heavy rocket booster used in the demo mission?

150 meters

232 meters

150t

232t

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique feature does SpaceX use to catch the Super Heavy booster midair?

Parachutes

Magnetic field

Robotic arms

Chopsticks

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is SpaceX focusing on the rapid reuse of rocket parts?

To enhance fuel efficiency

To increase payload capacity

To reduce launch costs

To improve safety

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the ultimate goal of SpaceX's testing of reusable rocket parts?

To compete with other space agencies

To colonize Mars

To efficiently transport cargo to space

To develop new rocket technology