NASA | The Cosmic Background Explorer (COBE) - Vintage Reissue

The video discusses the COBE mission, managed by NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, which aims to study the cosmic background radiation and provide insights into the Big Bang and the universe's evolution. The mission involves measuring radiation remnants from the Big Bang, exploring the universe's uniformity, and understanding its origins. Scientists emphasize the importance of this mission in cosmology, as it offers rare insights into the universe's history and structure.

What is the primary goal of the COBE mission?

• To explore the surface of Mars

• To study the mysteries of the Big Bang

• To measure the distance to the nearest star

• To analyze the atmosphere of Venus

What does the cosmic background radiation represent?

• The sound waves from the Big Bang

• The dominant form of energy in the universe

• The energy from all the stars combined

• The light from the nearest galaxy

How much more energy does the cosmic background radiation have compared to all visible stars and galaxies?

• 200 times more

• 100 times more

• 50 times more

• 10 times more

What is one of the broader objectives of the COBE mission?

• To measure the speed of light

• To investigate the uniformity of the universe

• To find new planets in our solar system

• To explore the depths of the ocean

Why is cosmology considered a challenging field of study?

• Because it requires underwater exploration

• Due to the lack of fossils and direct evidence

• Because it involves studying the human brain

• Due to the need for advanced computer technology