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WorksheetsAstronautics
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Astronautics is all about...
the study of space flight
the study of flight through the atmosphere
the study of aviators and their research
the study of the universe and the planets
Which is NOT a reason why we need to have space exploration?
To address fundamental questions about our place in the Universe and the history of our solar system
To expand technology and create new industries through innovation.
To foster a peaceful connection with other nations by collaborating on joint projects.
To compete against other countries to demonstrate technological prowess
What two countries were in the Space Race?
USA and Canada
USA and Soviet Union
Soviet Union and Russia
USA and France
What was the first satellite to orbit Earth?
Liberty Bell 7
Freedom 7
Mercury
Sputnik
What NASA mission landed on the moon?
Apollo
Gemini
Mercury
Galex
Why was the Gemini mission named Gemini?
It was cool
It means twins and two people were being sent at a time
It was named after the first astronaut Grim Gemini
It launched two spaceships using twin rockets.
What is the most appropriate definition for a space probe?
A small rocky or metallic body in outer space.
An unpiloted, unmanned device sent to explore space and gather scientific information.
An object that orbits (moves around) another object in space.
A snowball of frozen gas, rock and dust that orbit the Sun.
What is NOT considered as a 'payload' in space craft?
fuel (liquid hydrogen)
cargo
passengers
scientific instruments/ equipment
The minimum speed to launch a satellite into orbit in space is about... (kilometres per hour)
5000 kph
10000 kph
25000 kph
50000 kph
"ISS" in astronautics stands for
Interdisciplinary Space System
International Space Shuttle
Inter-galatic Starship System
Indian Space Standard
Hypersonic space travel means
travelling beyond the speed of sound
astronauts on a high
powerful traverse through the universe
a tourist incentive programme
Which is NOT a component of the ISS?
Propulsion & Thrust systems
Design System
Payload/Instrumentation System
Thermal System
Which is NOT a reason why there is a need to launch space flight missions that carry human beings?
To repair satellites
To conduct experiments in a gravity-free environment
To showcase the power of rocket engines in space shuttles
To contact aliens in the universe
Which is the proper sequence for space launch?
powered lift, engine cut-off, orbit, discard/separation, launch
launch, engine cut-off, powered lift, discard/separation, orbit
launch, powered lift, discard/separation, engine cut-off, orbit
launch, discard/seperation, powered lift, orbit, engine cut-off
