Sealab II Quiz

What did Scott Carpenter do to gain media attention during the Sealab II mission?

• He received a call from President Lyndon Johnson.

• He set a new diving depth record.

• He played a ukulele underwater.

• He discovered a new marine species.

How long was the Sealab II mission manned continuously?

• 30 days

• 15 days

• 45 days

• 60 days

What was the mood of the aquanauts at the press conference after the mission?

• Indifferent

• Elated

• Disappointed

• Anxious

What was the Navy's conclusion about the Sealab II mission?

• Humans can adapt to underwater environments with little or no ill effects.

• The mission was too dangerous to repeat.

• It was a failure due to technical issues.

• The aquanauts suffered significant health issues.

What unique achievement does Scott Carpenter hold?

• First person to discover a new marine species.

• First person to communicate with the President from underwater.

• First person to orbit the Earth and live underwater for an extended period.

• First person to live underwater for 60 days.