Technology in Space

What are some places beyond earth that man or satellites have visited

• sun

• Mars

• Jupiter

• All of the above

What makes it possible for humans to study space while remaining on earth?

• telescopes

• rockets

• satellites

• all of the above

A man-made object that orbits the earth is called a ____________.

• satellite

• rover

• probe

• parachute

Which technology was used to get "Spirit" to Mars?

• automated guidance

• automated control

• remote navigtation

• all of the above

Evidence that the rovers sent to Mars are looking may support the theory that water there could support life?

• True

• False

What are some obstacles that rovers designed to move on Mars would encounter?

• rocks

• dangerous levels of radiation

• dust storms

• all of the above

What is a thrust?

• a mechanical force

• a disease

• a new food

Which of Newton's Laws describes how a rocket works?

• 1st Law - Inertia

• 2nd Law - Force = mass X acceleration

• 3rd Law - Every action has an equal and opposite reaction

What did the space shuttle carry into orbit?

• lab animals

• people

• equipment

• all of the above

The Space Shuttle was used to travel to the moon & beyond?

• True

• False