How much do you know about human space exploration?

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What drives humans to explore space?

The desire to find extraterrestrial life
The desire to escape Earth's problems
The desire to colonize other planets
The desire to challenge what we know and where we have been (correct)

What benefits does human space exploration provide to society?

Increase in political power
Increase in military power
Reduction of poverty
Expansion of technology and creation of new industries (correct)

What is NASA's goal for human space exploration beyond low-Earth orbit?

To mine resources from other planets
To explore destinations such as translunar space, near-Earth asteroids, and eventually Mars (correct)
To study the effects of long-term space travel on the human body
To establish a permanent colony on the Moon

What is the purpose of visiting a near-Earth asteroid?

<p>To provide valuable mission experience and prepare for the first humans to step on Mars (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the International Space Station used for?

<p>As a national laboratory for research, a technology testing center, and a way to get further into the solar system (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers