P8.3 Beyond Earth

• Space exploration involves the study and exploration of outer space, including the Moon, planets, and other celestial bodies
• Arrange the major planets of the solar system in order from closest to furthest from the Sun.

  1️⃣ Mercury

  2️⃣ Venus

  3️⃣ Earth

  4️⃣ Mars

  5️⃣ Jupiter

  6️⃣ Saturn

  7️⃣ Uranus

  8️⃣ Neptune
• What are three examples of dwarf planets in our solar system?

  Pluto, Ceres, and Eris
• What is the main objective of a crewed space mission?

  Sending humans into space
• What is one technological field advanced by space exploration?

  Computing
• What is one objective of space exploration that involves expanding our understanding of the universe?

  Scientific Discovery
• What is the purpose of thermal protection systems in spacecraft?

  Protect from extreme heat
• Advanced navigation systems are critical for ensuring the safe and accurate movement of spacecraft.


  True
• What are the major components of the solar system besides the Sun?

  Planets, dwarf planets, asteroids, comets
• Match the major example with the type of celestial body:

  Earth ↔️ Planet

  Pluto ↔️ Dwarf Planet
• The solar system consists of the Sun and all the objects that orbit it
• Match the feature with the correct category:

  Planets ↔️ Cleared orbit

  Dwarf Planets ↔️ Not cleared orbit
• Robotic missions use unmanned spacecraft to study celestial bodies
• Rockets use high-energy exhaust to generate thrust
• What ethical consideration is paramount in space exploration?

  Avoiding contamination
• Establishing permanent human settlements on the Moon is a long-term goal of space exploration
• What is one reason why space exploration is important, as it relates to scientific discovery?

  Understanding the universe
• Match the type of celestial body with its description:

  Dwarf planet ↔️ Orbits the Sun but has not cleared its orbit

  Asteroid ↔️ Small, rocky object in the asteroid belt

  Comet ↔️ Icy body forming a tail near the Sun
• Asteroids are mainly found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.


  True
• Match the type of space mission with its primary objective:

  Robotic mission ↔️ Study planets without humans

  Orbital mission ↔️ Place satellites in orbit

  Interplanetary mission ↔️ Explore deep space
• Space exploration fuels human curiosity and the desire to push boundaries.


  True
• Rockets use fuels and oxidizers to generate high-energy exhaust, which produces thrust
• Onboard computers and electronics provide the computing power and control systems for spacecraft operations
• What is one function of life support systems in crewed missions?

  Air recycling
• Order the major planets from nearest to farthest from the Sun:

  1️⃣ Mercury

  2️⃣ Venus

  3️⃣ Earth

  4️⃣ Mars

  5️⃣ Jupiter

  6️⃣ Saturn

  7️⃣ Uranus

  8️⃣ Neptune
• Where is the asteroid belt located in the solar system?

  Between Mars and Jupiter
• Order the major planets from closest to farthest from the Sun.

  1️⃣ Mercury

  2️⃣ Venus

  3️⃣ Earth

  4️⃣ Mars

  5️⃣ Jupiter

  6️⃣ Saturn

  7️⃣ Uranus

  8️⃣ Neptune
• Asteroids are primarily composed of ice and gases.

  False
• Interplanetary missions involve sending probes to explore deep space.

  True
• What type of system protects spacecraft from extreme heat during re-entry?

  Thermal Protection System
• Space debris poses a significant environmental concern for space exploration.

  True
• Reducing the high costs of space missions is a major challenge for future plans.


  True
• Space exploration faces challenges such as high costs and the harsh environment of space.


  True
• Unlike planets, dwarf planets have not cleared their orbits
• Comets release gases as they approach the Sun, forming a visible tail
• One objective of space missions is to expand our scientific understanding of the universe
• Rockets use high-energy exhaust to generate the thrust
• Spacecraft systems include life support, power generation, navigation, and communication.


  True
• Match the spacecraft technology with its purpose:

  Robotic Manipulators ↔️ Interact with objects in space

  Deployable Structures ↔️ Enable use of large solar panels
• Space exploration involves the study and exploration of outer space, including the Moon, planets, and other celestial bodies