Space Shuttle Discovery Quiz

What is the significance of the last flight of the Space Shuttle Discovery?

• It marks the end of NASA's space program.

• It is a routine mission to the International Space Station.

• It is a historic gathering of astronauts.

• It is the first flight of a new shuttle.

What role does the Smithsonian Institution play in relation to the Space Shuttle Discovery?

• They are in charge of its maintenance and repairs.

• They are responsible for launching it into space.

• They are responsible for its decommissioning.

• They are tasked with preserving it as a space artifact.

How is Discovery expected to inspire future generations?

• By being a testament to past events.

• By being a part of new space missions.

• By being a symbol of technological failure.

• By being a reminder of past mistakes.

What does the new mission of Discovery involve?

• Participating in future space missions.

• Being displayed as a historical artifact.

• Undergoing technological upgrades.

• Returning to active service.

What values are highlighted in the acknowledgments to NASA and the Smithsonian?

• Education and research.

• Economy and trade.

• Freedom and exploration.

• Innovation and technology.