West Ford Project Quiz

What was the primary reason the United States initiated the West Ford project?

• To enhance television broadcasting

• To strengthen radio communication against solar flares

• To prevent Soviet espionage

• To improve satellite technology

Who was the electrical engineer behind the idea of using copper needles for communication?

• Thomas Edison

• Walter E. Morrow

• Nikola Tesla

• Alexander Graham Bell

What was the outcome of the first launch of copper needles in 1961?

• The needles burned up in the atmosphere

• The needles were stolen by the Soviets

• The needles clumped together and failed

• The needles dispersed perfectly

How did the data transmission speed change over time after the successful launch in 1963?

• It remained constant

• It increased significantly

• It fluctuated randomly

• It decreased significantly

What ultimately led to the shelving of the West Ford project?

• The project ran out of funding

• Satellite technology provided a better solution

• The needles caused environmental damage

• The Soviet Union protested the project