Dream Chaser Space Plane Quiz

What is the primary role of the Dream Chaser in NASA's Commercial Resupply Services 2 contract?

• Deliver cargo to the International Space Station

• Transport astronauts to the Moon

• Launch satellites into orbit

• Conduct space tourism flights

How does the Dream Chaser create lift during its flight?

• With the help of a parachute system

• Using its wings like a traditional aircraft

• Through air pressure on its wide, flat underside

• By using rocket boosters

What is a significant advantage of the Dream Chaser's non-toxic propellant?

• It allows for faster travel to Mars

• It enables immediate turnaround after landing

• It reduces the need for heat-resistant materials

• It increases the spacecraft's speed

What is the maximum cargo capacity of the Dream Chaser compared to other spacecraft like Dragon and Cygnus?

• 2,000 kilograms

• 5,500 kilograms

• 3,700 kilograms

• 1,500 kilograms

Why was the Dream Chaser initially designed as a crewed vehicle?

• To replace the Space Shuttle for satellite launches

• To conduct space tourism

• To serve as a 'space taxi' for astronauts

• To explore distant planets