Space Exploration 2

Question 1

What country launched the first satellite into space? What was it called?

Answer 1

The soviets launched SPUTNIK in 1957

Question 2

What was the name of Canada’s first satellite

Answer 2

The Alouette 1 in 1962

Question 3

What is an Ion drive

Answer 3

Electrically charged Xenon. The force generated lasts a very long time and uses little energy.

Question 4

What is a solar sail

Answer 4

A sail that catches the photons from the electromagnetic energy released by the sun and propels a spacecraft 5x faster.

Question 5

What is the International Space Station?

Answer 5

A joint project between 16 nations in low earth orbit.

Question 6

Parts of a rocket

Answer 6

Structural and Mechanical Elements include the rocket, the engine, etc
The fuel includes materials like liquid oxygen and hydrogen and gasoline
The payload is any materials needed for the flight

Question 7

What are some environmental hazards of living in space?

Answer 7

-Space is a vacuum
-No food, water or air
- Extreme temperatures
- Cosmic radiation
-Meteoroids
- No pressure to regulate heart rates

Question 8

Effects of micro-gravity on the body

Answer 8

Bone expansion and muscles weaken

Question 9

4 living conditions of space

Answer 9

-Breathable air
-Clean water
-comfortable temperatures and pressure
-source of power

Question 10

Define satellite

Answer 10

objects built and sent into Earth’s orbit by humans
*any small body such as moons can also be classified as natural satellites *

Question 11

What are some uses for satellites

Answer 11

-TV
-Whether
-GPS
-Internet

Question 12

What is a geometric storm

Answer 12

A temporary disturbance in the earth’s magnetosphere

Question 13

What is geosynchronous orbit?

Answer 13

Satellite orbits at the same rate as earth, so it’s always over the same spot.