Study 11-24 Flashcards
What is the purpose of a space station?
The purpose of a space station is for people to live and work on the station for long periods of time.
What are tasks carried out by the crew of the space shuttle?
Tasks carried out by the crew are: taking satellites into orbit, repairing satellites, carrying astronauts, their equipment to and from space stations.
What are some space spinoffs?
Some space spinoffs are: pacemakers, tennis racket, and a joystick.
What is orbital velocity?
Orbital velocity is the velocity a rocket needs in order to establish an orbit around Earth.
What is escape velocity?
Escape velocity is the velocity a rocket must reach to fly beyond a planets gravitational pull.
What is a space shuttle?
A space shuttle is a spacecraft that can carry a crew into space, return to Earth, and used again for the same purpose.
What is a space station?
A space station is a large artificial satellite on which people can live and work on for long periods of time.
What is a space probe?
A space probe is a spacecraft that carries scientific instruments that can collect data without a human crew.
What is a rover?
A rover is a small robotic space probe that can move around the surface of the planet or moon.
What did Neil Armstrong say when he stepped on the moon?
“That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.”
