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1
What is the main purpose of the Phoenix Mars Lander?
A)to help scientists explore the outer planets and their atmospheres
B)to help scientists understand the similarities and differences between the Sun and the Earth
C)to help scientists understand the similarities and differences between the Earth and Mars
D)to help scientists find life on Mars.
2
The name of the satellite telescope MOST stands for…
A)Moving Objects, Stars, and Terrestrial planets
B)Microvariability and Oscillations of Stars
C)Motion, Oscillations, Stars, and Telescopes
D)Minimal orbits and Oscillations of Stars
3
What is the purpose of NEOSSat?
A)to monitor planets
B)to monitor asteroids
C)to gather material from Mars
D)to build and maintain the International Space Station
4
Which of the following projects is one of Canada’s main contributions to the International Space Station (ISS)?
A)Canadarm
B)NEOSSat
C)MOST
D)Canadarm2
5
Canadarm2 is used…
A)as a landing dock on Mars.
B)to send astronauts into space.
C)to build and maintain the International Space Station.
D)to study the inside of stars.
6
What advantage does Dextre give astronauts?
A)It allows astronauts to move large objects from the ISS to satellites.
B)It provides a stable platform from which astronauts can perform tasks in space.
C)It retrieves and releases satellites from the space shuttle.
D)It allows astronauts to perform repair tasks from inside the ISS.
7
What is the name of the system that allows astronauts to access the entire ISS through a track system?
A)Mobile Base System
B)MOST
C)Dextre
D)Canadarm2





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