2.1 Transportation in Space
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2.2 Surviving in Space
There are many challenges that come with living in space. From environmental factors to day-to-day living, astronauts must have a plan in place to survive their journey.
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Group Task:
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You and your classmates are being sent by NASA on a 1 year mission to the International Space Station. Click on the images to be taken to websites that can help you make the following decisions:
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2.3 Space Technology and Human Needs
Read pages 427 - 430 in your text and complete the note sheet provided. When finished, use the back of your sheet to complete the skill practice on page 430.
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Section Review
- What is the purpose of unmanned satellites (generally) that are sent into space? How do we use satellites to assist with communication, specifically?
- There were many human-made items that were launched into space throughout history. What are the Anik 1, Sputnik, Hubble Space Telescope and International space station (what was their purpose)? What year was each launched?
- What is the difference between a space probe and a rocket? What is the advantage of using a probe, rather than a manned spacecraft when first exploring unknown bodies in space?
- Draw and label the 3 main components of a rocket.
- What is the advantage of solar sails, and why did NASA want to push the technology?
- What is the advantage of ion drives, and why did NASA want to push the technology?
- When objects i space are attracted to one another, the reason for attraction is due to a specific force. What is this force called?
- What is the Global Positioning System, and how does it work?
- Draw and describe the earliest recorded example of using "rocket" propulsion of an object.
- Describe how rockets work (consider the fundamental law of physics that relates to rocketry).
- Describe what can happen to an astronaut's body/organs as well as the psychological impact of spending a prolonged time in space.
- Explain the function of different parts of a space suit, and why they are important.
- Using an example from our readings, explain why technological development cannot advance without scientific knowledge, and vice versa.