NASAs Orion Launch Delayed After Booster Malfunction

NASAs Orion Launch Delayed After Booster Malfunction

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The video discusses the Orion program, which aims to lay the groundwork for a manned mission to Mars. It describes the D4 rocket, reminiscent of Apollo missions, and the challenges faced during its launch, including weather and technical issues. The mission involves orbiting Earth and testing various systems. A future goal is to capture a 500-ton asteroid and place it in lunar orbit.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary goal of the Orion program?

To develop new satellite technology

To set the foundation for a manned mission to Mars

To establish a permanent lunar base

To explore the outer planets

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the issues that delayed the D4 rocket launch?

A fuel leak in the rocket

A malfunctioning communication satellite

A boat straying into the launch area

A technical glitch in the control system

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the Orion mission's splashdown in the Pacific Ocean?

To test the heat shields and parachutes

To rendezvous with a submarine

To collect oceanic data

To perform a deep-sea exploration

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Orion mission's plan regarding an asteroid?

To mine it for resources

To capture and bring it into lunar orbit

To use it as a space station

To destroy it with a missile

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What weather condition affected the launch window for the Orion mission?

Fog

Snowfall

Windy weather

Heavy rain