Private vs Public Space Exploration Quiz

What was significant about the Falcon Heavy rocket launch by SpaceX?

• It was the first rocket to land on Mars.

• It marked the beginning of a new space race between private companies.

• It was the first rocket to carry humans to the Moon.

• It was the first rocket to be launched from a private spaceport.

Which act made commercial space launches legal in the United States?

• The Space Commerce Act of 1995

• The Air Mail Act of 1925

• The Commercial Space Launch Act of 1984

• The Space Exploration Act of 2000

What was the first private spacecraft to dock with the International Space Station?

• SpaceShipOne

• Dragon Module

• Dream Chaser

• New Shepard

Why has private manned spaceflight not become widespread yet?

• Lack of interest from the public

• High costs and limited profitability

• Insufficient technology

• Government restrictions

What was the achievement of SpaceShipOne in 2004?

• First private spacecraft to orbit the Earth

• First private spacecraft to carry a person to space

• First private spacecraft to dock with the ISS

• First private spacecraft to land on the Moon

What is a key argument for public space programs over private ones?

• They are more profitable.

• They are less risky.

• They can undertake important but unprofitable work.

• They are faster in innovation.

Which billionaire is associated with the Starshot Program?

• Yuri Milner

• Elon Musk

• Richard Branson

• Jeff Bezos

What is a potential risk of relying on billionaire-funded space programs?

• They may face government opposition.

• They may lack technological expertise.

• They may prioritize profit over exploration.

• They may not have long-term sustainability.

What is the main focus of NASA's current directive?

• Military space operations

• Satellite communications

• Deep space travel and science

• Commercial space tourism

What is the potential next wave of private enterprise in space?

• Asteroid mining

• Lunar bases

• Mars colonization

• Space tourism