Exploring Rockets and Space Missions

What year was the first communication satellite launched by America?

• 1958

• 1962

• 1980

• 1971

What nickname was given to the communication satellite launched in 1958?

Which materials are used in the construction of a rocket's frame?

What is the primary function of a rocket's thermal protection system?

(a)  

• To enhance speed

• To protect from UV rays

• To maintain temperature for fuels
• To increase aerodynamics

What does the payload of a rocket depend on?

• The launch site location

• The manufacturer

• The type of mission

• The weight of the rocket

Which system on a rocket ensures it stays on the intended trajectory?

What law of motion explains how rockets are propelled into space?

• Newton's First Law

• Newton's Second Law

• Newton's Third Law

• Einstein's Theory of Relativity

What is the purpose of the gravity turn maneuver during a rocket launch?

(a)  

• To impress spectators

• To test the engines

• To optimize trajectory
• To increase speed

What happens to the rocket's parts after the payload is delivered into orbit?

• They return to Earth

• They are reused immediately

• They orbit the Earth

• They are jettisoned

What is the main purpose of rockets as per the discussion?

(a)  

• To explore deep space autonomously

• To place payloads into orbit
• To transport humans only

• To conduct experiments in space