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Spaceships orbit the Earth in a circular motion (True or False)
True
False
liquid-cooling water in spacesuit garments is used to regulate heat and keep astronauts comfortable in the extreme temperatures of space.
False
True
A small number of people are needed to fly a space mission
False
True
Solar flares cannot change the direction of a spacecraft
True
False
Telescopes allow astronomers to make new discoveries which result in the need for even more sophisticated telescopes
False
True
Very little energy is required in a rocket launch.
False
True
Special tiles help to break up the heat of a space shuttle upon re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere
True
False
What is the force that holds objects (like spacecraft) to the Earth's surface?
gravity
What shape best describes the motion of an orbiting spacecraft?
Circular
There are two forces that act upon a spacecraft, they must be _______. Balanced or unbalanced
balanced
What are some of the requirements for an astronaut?
Health, knowledge, be able to fly an aircraft, a Masters degree
