Meet Blue Moon: Blue Origin's Lunar Lander   SciShow News

Meet Blue Moon: Blue Origin's Lunar Lander SciShow News

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Physics, Science, Other, Social Studies

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses NASA's goal to return astronauts to the Moon by 2024, highlighting Blue Origin's role with their Blue Moon lander. Blue Moon is designed for cargo delivery and can be modified for astronauts. The video also covers the technical challenges Blue Origin faces, including developing the B E7 engine and the New Glen rocket. Current robotic missions, like China's Chang'e 4, are exploring the Moon's geology, revealing insights into its composition. These missions are crucial for understanding the Moon's structure and preparing for future human exploration.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary goal of NASA's new challenge mentioned in the video?

To return American astronauts to the lunar surface by 2024

To explore Mars by 2024

To build a space station on the Moon

To send a rover to Jupiter

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the lunar lander developed by Blue Origin?

New Shepherd

Blue Moon

Falcon Heavy

Space Launch System

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is Shackleton Crater considered a prime location for lunar missions?

It has abundant water ice and sunlight

It is always in darkness

It is the closest point to Earth

It is rich in gold

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the BE-7 engine being developed by Blue Origin?

To land the Blue Moon on the lunar surface

To explore Mars

To orbit the Earth

To power the New Shepherd rocket

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of Blue Origin's new rocket that is in the design phase?

New Shepherd

Falcon Heavy

New Glenn

Space Launch System

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What mineral is most of the lunar crust made of, according to the video?

Olivine

Granite

Basalt

Plagioclase

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the findings from the Chang'e 4 mission?

It confirmed the presence of mafic minerals

It discovered cheese on the Moon

It found evidence of life on the Moon

It detected gold deposits