Artemis II

The flight will last _ days.

(a)  

What is the primary purpose of the Artemis II mission?

• To establish a permanent lunar base for scientific research.

• To test deep space exploration capabilities and prepare for a long-term lunar presence.

• To conduct a 50-year anniversary flight to the Moon.

• To orbit Mars and collect geological samples.

What two liquids fill the fuel tanks of the SLS?

• Hydrogen

• Nitrogen

• Gasoline

• Oxygen

What is the primary source of thrust for the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket during the initial phase of launch?

• The Orion spacecraft's service module engines.

• Four RS-25 engines and two solid rocket boosters.

• Liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen propellants only.

• The Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (ICPS).

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How far beyond the Moon will the Artemis II crew travel, and what significant observation will they make?

• 230,000 miles, observing Earth's far side.

• 4,600 miles, observing the lunar far side.

• 50,000 miles, observing Mars.

• 10,000 miles, observing a new asteroid.

How hot does the heat shield of the Orion get due to friction with Earth's atmosphere?

• 5,000 degrees Celsius

• 5,000 degrees Fahrenheit

• 10,000 degrees Fahrenheit

What is the approximate speed of the Orion crew module when it enters Earth's atmosphere, and what temperature does its heat shield withstand?

• 1,000 mph, 1,000°F.

• 5,000 mph, 2,500°F.

• 25,000 mph, 5,000°F.

• 10,000 mph, 3,000°F.