NASA: Humans in Space

What is the main reason for humans to explore space?

• To defend the honor of The United States

• To satisfy our inquisitive nature

• To win races and become celebrities

What was the reaction of the press and the public when the Mercury astronauts were introduced?

• They called them heroes and celebrated their achievements

• They criticized them for wasting resources

• They were indifferent and didn't pay much attention

• They were scared and worried about the risks

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What was the feeling experienced by one of the astronauts during lift off?

• Fear and anxiety

• Disappointment and frustration

• Delight and excitement

Who was the first person to set foot on the moon?

• Neil Armstrong

• John Glenn

• Charlie Duke

• Sandra Magnus

What was the significance of the moon landing?

• It proved that humans can adapt to weightlessness

• It helped improve the knowledge of the origin and evolution of the moon

• It allowed the astronauts to become instant celebrities

• It marked the end of the space race

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What is the next step in space exploration after the moon?

• Exploring Mars

• Building a space station

• Sending humans to Venus

• Discovering new planets in our solar system

What was the role of the Space Shuttle in assembling the Space Station?

• It brought up all the parts of the Space Station in one single lift

• It helped slow down the forward velocity of the Space Station

• It transported the astronauts to and from the Space Station

• It tested the operations and equipment of the Space Station

How did humans adapt to the environment of space?

• They felt uncomfortable and struggled to adjust

• They quickly adapted and found weightlessness natural

• They experienced motion sickness and disorientation

• They had to undergo extensive training to adapt

What is the purpose of the Orion spacecraft?

• To transport crews into deep space and bring them back safely

• To explore the moon and conduct scientific experiments

• To assemble the International Space Station

• To test the effects of weightlessness on the human body

What drives humans to explore space?

• The desire to satisfy our inquisitive nature

• The need to win races and become celebrities

• The pressure from other countries to explore

• The hope of finding new sources of energy