NASA's Lunar Missions: Challenges and Politics

What was the main achievement of the Apollo 11 mission?

• First probe to Venus

• First manned landing on the Moon

• First manned mission to Mars

• First satellite in space

Why did NASA face difficulties in continuing lunar missions after the Apollo program?

• Lack of interest from astronauts

• Political changes and shifting priorities

• Environmental concerns

• Technological failures

What was a significant factor in the decline of the Soviet space program?

• Technological setbacks

• Public disinterest

• Death of a key engineer

• Lack of funding

What percentage of Americans supported the Apollo program's cost during its peak?

• 30%

• 90%

• 75%

• 53%

What is one of the main environmental challenges of living on the Moon?

• Lack of oxygen

• Extreme temperature fluctuations

• High gravity

• Abundant water supply

What is a major concern regarding Moon dust?

• It can damage spacecraft and equipment

• It is highly radioactive

• It is a valuable resource

• It is non-existent

What technological advancement is NASA developing for lunar nights?

• Wind turbines

• Hydroelectric power

• Fission power system

• Solar panels

What is a current workforce challenge faced by NASA?

• Lack of experienced engineers

• Overstaffing

• Too many young employees

• Aging workforce

Who are the new role models for young people interested in space?

• Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk

• Galileo and Copernicus

• Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin

• Albert Einstein and Isaac Newton

What is one positive aspect of private sector involvement in space exploration?

• Decreased competition

• Motivation for NASA to innovate

• Increased government funding

• Reduced interest in space