The Strongest Solar Flare in Over a Decade

The video discusses two major events in space: NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson's record-breaking mission and a significant solar storm. Whitson returned from the ISS with numerous records, including the longest time spent in space by an American and the most spacewalks by a woman. Her work in microgravity contributed to research on vision problems and cancer treatments. Meanwhile, a powerful solar storm occurred, marked by an X9.3 solar flare, the strongest since 2006. The storm, occurring during a period of low solar activity, affected satellites and power grids but caused no major damage. The video emphasizes the importance of understanding solar activity and mentions the upcoming Parker Solar Probe mission.

What record did Peggy Whitson set during her time on the ISS?

• First woman to walk on the moon

• Most time spent in space by any American

• First person to travel to Mars

• Youngest astronaut to go to space

What was one of the scientific focuses of Peggy Whitson's research on the ISS?

• Exploring the surface of Mars

• Developing new rocket propulsion systems

• Studying the effects of microgravity on vision

• Testing new space suits

What is the classification of the strongest solar flares?

• Class A

• Class B

• Class X

• Class M

What unusual event occurred during a period of minimal solar activity?

• A large solar storm occurred

• A new planet was discovered

• The sun stopped emitting light

• The Earth's magnetic field reversed

What is the purpose of the Parker Solar Probe?

• To find new habitable planets

• To explore the surface of Mars

• To investigate mysteries about the sun

• To study the moons of Jupiter