Space Technology

Which object was developed to help astronomers learn more about the Sun? the Parker probe the Orion vehicle the Curiosity rover the Explorer satellite

a

How did astronomers use technology to identify characteristics of the Crab nebula? technology that detects ultraviolet light found hydrogen in the nebula technology that detects radio waves identified a pulsar at the center of the nebula technology that detects microwaves revealed the behavior of electrons in the nebula technology that detects gamma rays measured the distance of the nebula from Earth

b

Which was first launched during the Space Race? rover satellite space shuttle space station

b

Which technology is NASA developing that will help astronauts reach Mars? Corona Freedom Orion Skylab

c

Which unmanned craft is used to collect data about bodies in space? rover satellite space probe space station

c

Which is an advantage of using space observatories for space exploration? allows scientists to send a crew into space allows scientists to repair damaged satellites allows scientists to collect samples with a rover allows scientists to avoid the effects of light pollution

d

Which is the function of space observatory technology? classify objects in space collect soil and rock samples carry astronauts and equipment capture panoramic surface images

d

Which object does NASA plan to design and use to land four astronauts to Mars? enhanced space station redesigned space probe improved rover technology advanced propulsion equipment

d

Which statement explains the role of rovers in space exploration? run tests on soil and rock samples orbit Earth, observing distant galaxies carry astronauts and equipment into space launch from Earth, carrying astronauts that perform research

d

Which is considered a modern space exploration project rather than a historical or future project? launch a satellite land on the moon capture an asteroid launch a space probe

not a

Which statement describes how technology has increased our information on Mars? The Curiosity rover found sulfur compound in rocks. The Curiosity rover located methane in soil samples. The Curiosity rover detected carbon in organic molecules. The Curiosity rover discovered helium in underground pockets.

not a

Which events occurred during the Space Race? Check all that apply. NASA was established. Yuri Gagarin orbited Earth. The Soviet Union launched Salyut. The United States launched Skylab. The United States launched Explorer 1.

not ade

Which technology is used to service space vehicles and other equipment? space probe space station space satellite space observatory

not c

Which statement explains the role of rovers in space exploration? run tests on soil and rock samples orbit Earth, observing distant galaxies carry astronauts and equipment into space launch from Earth, carrying astronauts that perform research

not d