What is a satellite used for ? Weather forecasting or testing weather in space
Weather forecasting
What is a satellite? An object in orbit around the earth or a type of space ship
Object in orbit around the earth
What is the name for gravity in space?
Microgravity
What year was the first part of the ISS launched? 1998 or 1919
1998
Trajectory.....what is this?
The path followed by an object under a force
What is an astronomical unit? Distance between the sun and earth or between the moon and earth ?
Sun and earth
What were the mission of Voyager 1 and 2? To track space matter or to map space and get images of Saturn and Jupiter
map space and get images of Saturn and Jupiter
What happens when galaxies collide? They make a larger galaxy or more smaller galaxies
One large galaxy
What type of fuel can a rocket use? Hydrogen or carbon
Hydrogen
Why does a space ship need a rocket?
Speed
When was the Chinese Space Station launched? 2021 or 2000
2021
What is the explosion of a star called? Supernova or supercedence
supernova
How did the whole of the space station get into space?
Parts
What is the part of a rocket called that holds the astronauts? Payload or booster
Payload
What are Voyager 1 and 2?
Space craft collecting data and photos of space and interstellar space
What characteristics of our surroundings helps spacecraft get into space?
Gravity, slingshot effect, distance and atmosphere
What does "orbit" the earth mean?
Moving at a specific speed at the same height consistently around the earth
What is Mission Controls role in travel to space?
Teams are in charge of tracking the spacecraft, calculating maneuvers, telling astronauts what time to burn, telling astronauts what to do and where to go, etc.
Why do we have space stations?
Explore, discover, experiment, for earth and space
What is the end of a blackhole called? Singularity or end point
singularity
What are some of the requirements for becoming an astronaut?
Excellent health, 20/20 vision, be able to fly a plane, calm and think logically, etc
Passing by planets can help satellites, etc to move faster in their path or slower?
Faster
Weightlessness is when you do not carry your own body weight. True or false
True
What research is happening on the Chinese Space Station? Medical research or electrical experiments
Medical research
What kinds of experiments are being performed on the ISS and Tiangong Space stations? imals
Medical science and the response of things and man to microgravity
How many satellites around earth? 4852 or 3242
4852
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