SpaceX Crew Dragon Launch Quiz

What was the primary goal of SpaceX's Demo-2 mission?

• To test a new satellite deployment system

• To carry humans to low-Earth orbit

• To launch a new space telescope

• To test a new rocket fuel

Why did NASA choose SpaceX for the Commercial Crew contract?

• To test new space technologies

• To gain independence from Russia for crewed spaceflight

• To launch more satellites

• To reduce costs of space missions

What material was integrated into the new Mk 3 parachutes to enhance their performance?

• Kevlar

• Zylon

• Carbon fiber

• Titanium

How many parachutes were used in the test to simulate a failure scenario?

• Four

• Three

• Two

• One

What is the purpose of the SuperDraco thrusters on the Crew Dragon?

• For launch escape during emergencies

• For docking with the ISS

• For on-orbit maneuvering

• For landing on the moon

What caused the Crew Dragon to be destroyed during the April static fire test?

• A software glitch

• A faulty valve leading to a leak

• A collision with space debris

• An electrical short circuit

What triggers the escape system during the in-flight abort test?

• Excessive vibration

• Loss of communication

• Loss of thrust

• High wind speeds

How fast does the Crew Dragon move away from the Falcon 9 rocket during the abort test?

• 200 mph

• 300 mph

• 436 mph

• 500 mph

What is the potential impact of successful SpaceX tests on future space exploration?

• Increased satellite launches

• More government funding for NASA

• Opening possibilities for missions to the moon and Mars

• Development of new space stations

What is the significance of the in-flight abort test for SpaceX?

• It tests the new communication system

• It evaluates the new rocket fuel

• It is the final milestone before a crewed mission

• It tests the new satellite deployment system