Science L7 Space Exploration

Spaceships orbit the Earth in a circular motion (True or False)

What are some of the requirements for an astronaut?

liquid-cooling water in spacesuit garments is used to regulate heat and keep astronauts comfortable in the extreme temperatures of space.

Special tiles help to break up the heat of a space shuttle upon re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere

What is the force that holds objects (like spacecraft) to the Earth's surface?

There are two forces that act upon a spacecraft, they must be _______. Balanced or unbalanced

Solar flares cannot change the direction of a spacecraft

A small number of people are needed to fly a space mission

Very little energy is required in a rocket launch.

Telescopes allow astronomers to make new discoveries which result in the need for even more sophisticated telescopes

What shape best describes the motion of an orbiting spacecraft?