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What is the primary purpose of artificial satellites?
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To serve as space stations
To observe distant stars
To explore the ocean depths
To orbit Earth for various applications
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What is the International Space Station (ISS)?
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A reusable spacecraft
A permanent habitat on Mars
A laboratory and living space orbiting Earth
A robotic probe exploring deep space
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What is the primary purpose of artificial satellites?
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What is the International Space Station (ISS)?
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What type of spacecraft is designed to land on a planetary surface and explore it?
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What powers most modern satellites?
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What is the primary function of a space shuttle?
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How does the ISS remain in orbit around Earth?
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What would happen if a satellite’s orbit decayed?
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Which of the following technologies allows robotic spacecraft to communicate with Earth from deep space?
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Why are heat shields necessary for spacecraft re-entering Earth’s atmosphere?
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Which propulsion system is commonly used for interplanetary spacecraft?
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What is the function of the solid rocket boosters on the space shuttle?
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How does microgravity affect astronauts' muscles in space?
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If a satellite's solar panels are damaged, what is the most likely impact?
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Why are spacecraft equipped with gyroscopes?
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Calculate the time taken for a radio signal to travel from Mars to Earth if the distance is 2.25Ă—1082.25 \times 10^82.25Ă—108 km and the speed of light is 3Ă—1053 \times 10^53Ă—105 km/s.
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Why are space telescopes like the Hubble placed outside Earth’s atmosphere?
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What is the primary challenge of long-duration human missions to Mars?
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How do space agencies ensure astronauts remain physically fit in space?
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Which of the following technologies is crucial for landing spacecraft on planets with an atmosphere?
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What is the most significant advantage of reusable rockets?
