In what year was the Hubble Space Telescope launched?
Exploring the Hubble Space Telescope

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Chitkaran Singh
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
1985
1990
1995
2000
Answer explanation
The Hubble Space Telescope was launched on April 24, 1990, aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery. This makes 1990 the correct answer, as the other options are years before or after its actual launch.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many times have astronauts repaired the Hubble Space Telescope?
Three times
Four times
Five times
Six times
Answer explanation
Astronauts have repaired the Hubble Space Telescope five times during servicing missions, enhancing its capabilities and extending its operational life.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one of the significant capabilities of the Hubble Space Telescope?
Detecting sound waves in space
Detecting black holes and planets beyond our solar system
Measuring the temperature of stars
Communicating with extraterrestrial life
Answer explanation
The Hubble Space Telescope is renowned for its ability to detect black holes and planets beyond our solar system, providing crucial insights into the universe's structure and the existence of celestial bodies outside our own solar system.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Approximately how many observations has the Hubble Space Telescope made since its launch?
500,000
750,000
1,000,000
1,500,000
Answer explanation
The Hubble Space Telescope has made approximately 1,000,000 observations since its launch in 1990, making it a vital tool for astronomical research and discovery.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the approximate size of the Hubble Space Telescope?
The size of a car
The size of a school bus
The size of a house
The size of a football field
Answer explanation
The Hubble Space Telescope is approximately the size of a school bus, measuring about 13.3 meters (43.5 feet) in length. This makes it significantly larger than a car but much smaller than a house or a football field.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How much does the Hubble Space Telescope weigh?
As much as one elephant
As much as two elephants
As much as three elephants
As much as four elephants
Answer explanation
The Hubble Space Telescope weighs approximately 11,000 kilograms, which is roughly equivalent to the weight of two elephants, making 'As much as two elephants' the correct choice.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the initial expected operational lifespan of the Hubble Space Telescope?
10 years
15 years
20 years
25 years
Answer explanation
The Hubble Space Telescope was initially expected to have an operational lifespan of 15 years. This estimate was based on the technology and materials used at the time of its launch.
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