Mission to the Moon

Question 1

List the benefits of space travel

Answer 1

New Jobs
Inventions such as: water filters, shock-absorbing materials for sports equipment and clothing, advances in computing
Greater understanding of our universe

Question 2

List risks of space travel

Answer 2

Cost
Dangers of space travel, for example: from solar flares, possible explosions, computer malfunction, or failure of parachutes to open
Pollution

Question 3

How could we reduce pollution from space travel

Answer 3

Alternative fuels
Less missions
Less parts to be removed once in space

Question 4

Which force needs to be overcome for a space shuttle to leave Earth

Answer 4

Earth’s gravity