International Space Station and Commercial Space Economy Quiz

What is one of the main benefits of NASA's investment in the commercial space economy?

• It reduces the need for international collaborations.

• It allows NASA to focus more on deep space exploration.

• It limits the number of companies that can participate in space research.

• It increases the cost of space missions.

Which company uses the ISS National Lab to study colloids for product improvement?

• Merck

• Procter & Gamble

• SpaceX

• LambdaVision

What is the research focus of Merck on the ISS?

• Studying colloids for better shampoos

• Studying 3D protein crystals for cancer treatment

• Developing new space suits

• Improving satellite communication

How have companies like SpaceX impacted the space economy?

• By reducing the cost of placing cargo into orbit

• By increasing the cost of space travel

• By focusing solely on government contracts

• By limiting access to space for non-governmental entities

What is a significant achievement of SpaceX mentioned in the transcript?

• Launching the first satellite

• Creating the largest space telescope

• Bringing astronauts to the ISS from American soil on a private launch system

• Developing the first space hotel