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Which technology is used to service space vehicles and other equipment?

A
space probe
B
space station
C
space satellite
D
space observatory
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Which is the function of space observatory technology?

A
classify objects in space
B
collect soil and rock samples
C
carry astronauts and equipment
D
land humans on Mars
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Which is considered a modern space exploration project rather than part of the Space Race or a future project?

A
launch a satellite
B
land on the moon
C
capture an asteroid
D
launch a space probe
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How did astronomers use technology to identify characteristics of the Crab nebula?

A
technology that detects ultraviolet light found hydrogen in the nebula
B
technology that detects radio waves identified a pulsar at the center of the nebula
C
technology that detects microwaves revealed the behavior of electrons in the nebula
D
technology that detects gamma rays measured the distance of the nebula from Earth
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Which object does NASA plan to design and use to land four astronauts to Mars?

A
enhanced space station
B
redesigned space probe
C
improved rover technology
D
advanced propulsion equipment
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What is Skylab?

A
space probe
B
space station
C
space shuttle
D
space observatory
8

Which object was developed to help astronomers learn more about the Sun?

A
the Parker probe
B
the Orion vehicle
C
the Curiosity rover
D
the Explorer satellite
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Which statement describes how technology has increased our information on Mars?

A
The Curiosity rover found sulfur compound in rocks.
B
The Curiosity rover located methane in soil samples.
C
The Curiosity rover detected carbon in organic molecules.
D
The Curiosity rover discovered helium in underground pockets.
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Which event occurred during the Space Race?

A
NASA was established.
B
The International Space Station was built.
C
The Soviet Union launched Salyut.
D
The United States launched Skylab.

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