Tag: space

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What does NASA stand for?

 

a) North American Space Association  

b) National Aeronautical & Space Association

c) National American Sports Association

d) No Aliens Seen Anywhere

 

What is Mana Vautier’s job at NASA? 

 

a) Astronaut Engineer        b) Aeronautics Agent

c) Aeronautic Engineer       d) Aeronautics Agent

 

What caused the space shuttle Columbia to crash in February 2003?

 

a) was not flown correctly b) damage to right wing

c) damage to left wing d) nobody knows

 

Describe what the word international means when we talk about the International Space Station:

 

→ Gravity on the International space station

 

True or False: The International Space Station is 500km above the Earth’s surface.

 

a) True b) False

 

How many times does the International Space Station circle the Earth every day?

 

a) One time b) Four times

c) Twelve times d) Eighteen times

 

Explain why the International Space Station has to withstand extreme temperature changes?

 

→A system called the Active Thermal Control System (ATCS) keeps the temperature inside the ISS comfortable for the astronauts.

What are the 5 steps to becoming a NASA Astronaut?

 The agency’s basic requirements are a bachelor’s degree in engineering, followed by three years of professional experience (or 1,000 hours of pilot-in-command time in jet aircraft). 

biological science, physical science, computer science or mathematics, 

 followed by three years of professional experience (or 1,000 hours of pilot-in-command time in jet aircraft). 

 

What kinds of things do you think humans will do in space in the future?

 

→ Automated and robotic exploration of the Solar System and beyond.

Telescopic exploration of deep space.

Development of innovative spacecraft.

Crewed spaceflight and settlements on planets.

Space tourism.

Mining of other planets.