Mission to the Moon Flashcards

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List the benefits of space travel

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

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List risks of space travel

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

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How could we reduce pollution from space travel

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

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

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Earth’s gravity

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