DART Mission and Hurricane Studies

The video covers several major topics: the protests in Iran following the death of Masa Amini, the impact of Hurricane Fiona on Canada's East Coast, Saildrone's innovative approach to hurricane research, NASA's DART mission to redirect an asteroid, and the introduction of a new sea glider technology. Each segment provides insights into current events, scientific advancements, and technological innovations.

What sparked the recent protests in Iran?

• Natural disaster

• Death of a young woman in custody

• Economic crisis

• Election results

What was the Iranian government's response to the protests?

• They increased military presence

• They resigned

• They called for peace and restricted the internet

• They lifted the dress code

Which area was significantly affected by Hurricane Fiona?

• Western Canada

• Eastern Canada

• Northern Canada

• Southern Canada

What innovative method is being used to study hurricanes?

• Underwater submarines

• Satellite imagery

• Sail drones

• Weather balloons

What powers the sail drones used in hurricane studies?

• Hydroelectric power

• Diesel engines

• Solar and wind energy

• Nuclear energy

What is the primary goal of NASA's DART mission?

• To deflect an asteroid

• To explore Mars

• To launch a new satellite

• To study the Moon

What is the name of the asteroid targeted by the DART mission?

• Dimorphous

• Vesta

• Ceres

• Eros

What is the significance of the DART mission in human history?

• First exploration of the outer solar system

• First satellite launch

• First attempt to change the orbit of a celestial body

• First manned mission to Mars

What is unique about the sea glider?

• It can fly into space

• It is powered by fossil fuels

• It glides on a cushion of air

• It is a submarine

When is the full-size sea glider expected to be trialed?

• 2025

• 2024

• 2023

• 2022