Space Systems Development MCQs

Space Systems Development MCQs

Answer these Space Systems Development MCQs and see how sharp is your knowledge of Space Systems Development.
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1: What is a galaxy composed of?

A.   Black holes

B.   Molecular clouds

C.   Gas, dust, and billions of stars and their solar systems

D.   Galaxies and planets

2: What is a Nebula?

A.   Celestial object made of gaseous matter

B.   Giant planet composed mostly of ice and gas

C.   Giant cloud of dust, dust from dying stars, or collections of new stars

D.   Large asteroid made from metal and stone

3: What is the result of the Doppler Effect?

A.   Waves become slower

B.   Waves in front spread out and waves behind bunched together

C.   Waves in front get bunched together and waves behind spread out

D.   Waves become faster

4: What is the Big Bang Theory?

A.   The theory of the beginning of the universe from nothing

B.   Everything in the universe began from one dot that exploded.

C.   The theory the universe will eventually collapse on itself

D.   The theory of the end of the universe

5: What is Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation?

A.   All objects are attracted to each other

B.   All objects with mass have an attractive gravitational force.

C.   All objects need energy to move

D.   Objects with less mass are more attracted to each other

6: What is space systems development?

A.   The study of celestial bodies and their interactions in space

B.   The process of building and designing spacecraft and related technologies for space exploration

C.   The analysis of astronomical data collected from telescopes and observatories

D.   The study of space-time and its effects on celestial objects

7: Which of the following is a critical consideration in space systems development due to the extreme conditions of space?

A.   Chemical composition of celestial bodies

B.   Atmospheric pressure and humidity

C.   Vacuum and microgravity effects

D.   Magnetic fields on celestial objects

8: Which space agency is known for its contributions to space systems development, including the Apollo moon missions and the Space Shuttle program?

A.   European Space Agency (ESA)

B.   Russian Federal Space Agency (Roscosmos)

C.   China National Space Administration (CNSA)

D.   National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

9: The Hubble Space Telescope is an example of a space system used for:

A.   Human space exploration missions

B.   Studying exoplanets in our solar system

C.   Observing distant galaxies and celestial objects

D.   Communication with satellites in Earth's orbit

10: What is a CubeSat?

A.   A space station orbiting the Moon

B.   A small standardized satellite used for research and educational purposes

C.   A type of rover used for planetary exploration

D.   A reusable space shuttle for crewed missions

11: Which type of space system is designed to carry astronauts and payloads into space and return them safely to Earth?

A.   Space telescope

B.   Launch vehicle

C.   Space station

D.   Space probe

12: Which of the following is a key challenge in space systems development?

A.   Solar radiation in space

B.   Gravitational forces on Earth

C.   Long-duration space missions and human factors

D.   Terrestrial weather patterns

13: The process of assembling and testing space systems to ensure they can withstand the harsh conditions of space is known as:

A.   Celestial mechanics

B.   Space situational awareness

C.   Spacecraft integration and testing

D.   Space environment simulation

14: What is the purpose of a lander in space systems development?

A.   To transport astronauts to and from the International Space Station (ISS)

B.   To land and operate on the surface of celestial bodies such as the Moon or Mars

C.   To study the Sun and solar activities

D.   To provide communication services for space missions

15: Which space system is responsible for collecting and transmitting data from space missions back to Earth?

A.   Spacecraft

B.   Ground station

C.   Space telescope

D.   Space probe