International Space Station Decommissioning Quiz

Why is the International Space Station being decommissioned?

• It is showing signs of aging and has high operational costs.

• It is being replaced by a larger station.

• It is no longer needed for research.

• It has completed its mission.

What is the primary reason for directing the ISS to re-enter over Point Nemo?

• To minimize the impact on oceanic life.

• To make it easier to retrieve parts.

• To ensure it lands near other satellites.

• To avoid populated areas.

What is expected to happen to most of the ISS during re-entry?

• It will land intact in the ocean.

• It will be captured by another spacecraft.

• It will burn up in the atmosphere.

• It will be dismantled in space.

Which companies have been selected to develop the next generation of commercial space stations?

• Boeing, NASA, and Blue Origin

• Virgin Galactic, SpaceX, and NASA

• Blue Origin, Nanoracks LLC, and Northrop Grumman

• SpaceX, Boeing, and Lockheed Martin

When is the first flight of the new commercial space station expected?

• 2027

• 2023

• 2030

• 2025