Where does the mission begin?
Earth
Mars
The Moon
What is the name of the spacecraft?
Orion
Discovery
Apollo
What is used to launch the spacecraft?
A rocket
A plane
A shuttle
What is the first stage after launch?
Landing on the Moon
Orbiting Earth
Returning to Earth
Why does the spacecraft orbit Earth first?
To prepare for the journey
To meet another spacecraft
To land again
Where do the astronauts travel after leaving Earth orbit?
The Sun
Mars
The Moon
What do the astronauts do at the Moon?
Fly around it
Build a base
Land and walk
How is this mission different from earlier Moon missions?
It stays on Earth
It does not go to space
It does not land on the Moon
What happens after the Moon flyby?
The spacecraft goes to Mars
The spacecraft stays in space
The spacecraft returns to Earth
What happens during re-entry?
The spacecraft stops in space
The spacecraft enters Earth’s atmosphere
The spacecraft leaves Earth
Why is re-entry dangerous?
Extreme heat
Very cold temperatures
Strong winds only
Where does the spacecraft land?
On land
In the ocean
On the Moon
What is the final stage of the mission called?
Orbit
Splashdown
Launch
What is the purpose of this mission?
To start a colony on Mars
To test systems with astronauts
To build houses in space
How far do the astronauts travel?
Further than low Earth orbit
Only around Earth
Only to the ISS
What protects the astronauts during re-entry?
A heat shield
A parachute only
A space suit
