Out-of-control Russian rocket falling to Earth

Out-of-control Russian rocket falling to Earth

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Science, Other, Physics

11th Grade - University

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A large Russian rocket, the Angara A5, experienced a failure during its third test flight. The rocket's third stage failed to fire a second time, leaving it and its dummy payload stranded in low Earth orbit. This malfunction prevents the rocket from reaching its intended graveyard orbit. Experts predict that the 20-ton structure will begin falling back to Earth, with most of it burning up in the atmosphere, but some parts may impact the surface.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main issue that caused the Russian rocket to fall out of control?

The rocket was hit by space debris.

The payload was too heavy.

The third stage failed to fire a second time.

The first stage failed to ignite.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of the dummy payload on the Angara A5 rocket?

To carry scientific instruments.

To test communication systems.

To simulate the weight balance of a satellite.

To measure atmospheric conditions.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many stages of the Angara A5 rocket successfully fired before the failure?

Three stages

Two stages

One stage

Four stages

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected outcome for most of the rocket's structure upon re-entry?

It will be recovered by a space agency.

It will land safely in the ocean.

It will burn up in Earth's atmosphere.

It will remain intact.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When is the rocket debris expected to impact Earth?

On December 3rd

On December 4th

On December 5th

On December 6th