Europe's Role in the Space Race

What is one of the main themes of the video regarding space exploration?

• Space exploration is solely about discovery.

• Space exploration is a competitive field.

• Space exploration is only for the US and China.

• Space exploration is not important for Europe.

Which organization is primarily responsible for Europe's major space missions?

• NASA

• CNSA

• ESA

• ISRO

How does the Ariane 6 compare to SpaceX's Falcon 9 in terms of payload capacity to low Earth orbit?

• Neither can carry payloads to low Earth orbit.

• Both have the same payload capacity.

• Falcon 9 can carry more payload.

• Ariane 6 can carry more payload.

What is a significant challenge for Europe in the space sector?

• Lack of interest in space exploration.

• No funding for space missions.

• Competition from the private sector.

• Too many space agencies in Europe.

What is the goal of the new EU space act?

• To stop all space exploration activities.

• To focus only on satellite technology.

• To eliminate all space agencies in Europe.

• To create a single market for space activity.

Which satellite system offers more precise tracking than the US's GPS?

• Galileo

• Beidou

• NavIC

• GLONASS

What is the purpose of the upcoming Iris 2 satellite constellation?

• To monitor space debris.

• To replace the Galileo system.

• To offer secure satellite internet for Europe.

• To provide global television services.

What is a key strength of Europe in the space sector?

• Asteroid mining

• Satellite technology

• Rocket technology

• Space tourism

What is the status of Europe's Earth observation system?

• It is the most advanced in the world.

• It is outdated and needs replacement.

• It is only used by European countries.

• It is not operational yet.

What is the main message regarding Europe's role in the future of space?

• Europe should stop investing in space.

• Europe is too far behind to catch up.

• Europe can play a significant role with collaboration.

• Europe should focus only on Earth observation.