NASA Prepares for Liftoff of Orion Test Flight

The transcript covers three main topics: the rise in German factory orders exceeding forecasts, indicating economic recovery despite the Bundesbank's revised growth and inflation targets; protests across the US following a grand jury's decision not to indict a police officer involved in Eric Garner's death; and NASA's planned launch of the Orion spacecraft, marking its first new manned program since the Space Shuttle era, despite previous delays due to technical issues and weather conditions.

What was the percentage increase in German factory orders in October?

• 3%

• 2.5%

• 2%

• 1%

What action did the Bundesbank take regarding Germany's economic outlook?

• Cut growth and inflation targets

• Raised growth forecasts

• Increased interest rates

• Introduced new economic policies

What event triggered protests across the United States?

• A police officer's acquittal in a shooting case

• A grand jury decision not to indict a police officer

• A new law passed by Congress

• A controversial presidential election

What was the reason for the delay in NASA's Orion spacecraft launch?

• Fuel shortage

• Bad weather conditions

• Technical issues with a valve

• Crew unavailability

When was NASA's last new manned program before the Orion mission?

• 2000

• 1990

• 1981

• 1975