Introduction Flashcards
1
Q
What are some (4) milestones of spaceflight and when were they reached?
A
- Sputnik launch, 04.10.1957
- First man in space, 12.04.1961
- First men on the moon, 20.07.1969
- Voyager 1 and 2 launch, 20.08.1977 and 05.09.1977
2
Q
What are some (6) applications of satellites and an example for each?
A
- Navigation (GNSSS)
- Meteorology (Meteosat)
- Earth Observation (Sentinel 2)
- TV Broadcasting (Hotbird)
- Telecommunications (Iridium)
- Interplanetary Exploration (Cassini)
3
Q
What are the 4 segments of spaceflight?
A
- Launch segment
- Ground segment
- Space segment
- End User segment
4
Q
What is the total worth of the global space economy today?
A
Approx. $366B