NASA: Advancements in Space Technology
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Match the following space technology developments with their impact:

CubeSats = Revolutionizing space missions Small satellites = Opening new possibilities for space exploration ISS = Hub for scientific research and technological development New technologies and systems = Tested on the ISS for future space missions

Match the following challenges in space technology development with their descriptions:

High cost of developing spacecraft = One of the challenges to be overcome Harsh space environment = Poses difficulties for spacecraft operations Management of space debris = Critical issue that needs resolution Challenges to be overcome = High cost, harsh environment, and space debris management

Match the following aspects of space technology with their roles:

CubeSats = Used for Earth observation and communications ISS experiments in microgravity = Allow studying phenomena not possible on Earth New technologies tested on ISS = For future space mission applications Small satellites revolutionizing missions = Changing how space missions are approached

Match the following outcomes of collaboration and innovation in space technology with their effects:

<p>Brighter future for space technology = Continued exploration of the final frontier Overcoming challenges in space tech = Pushing boundaries of space exploration Continued collaboration in space agencies = Advancing understanding of the universe Innovation in space institutions = Expanding possibilities of space exploration</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the space agency with its notable contributions to space technology:

<p>NASA = Developed the Space Shuttle SpaceX = Made significant advancements in rocket technology European Space Agency (ESA) = Developed a wide range of spacecraft and instruments for space exploration</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the founder with the space technology company founded:

<p>Elon Musk = Tesla Motors Jeff Bezos = Blue Origin Richard Branson = Virgin Galactic</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the celestial body with the missions designed to explore it:

<p>Moon = NASA missions Mars = SpaceX missions Jupiter = ESA missions Saturn = NASA missions</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the technological advancement with the space agency that pioneered it:

<p>Reusable rockets = SpaceX Mars rovers = NASA Earth observation instruments = European Space Agency (ESA) Hubble Space Telescope = NASA</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the purpose with the technology developed by NASA:

<p>Observing distant galaxies = Hubble Space Telescope Exploring Mars surface = Mars rovers Launching astronauts into space = Space Shuttle Observing Earth from space = Earth observation satellites</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the activity with the impact on space accessibility:

<p>Reducing cost of launching payloads into space = SpaceX's reusable rockets Increasing frequency of satellite launches = ESA's spacecraft development Enhancing images of outer planets = Hubble Space Telescope operations Facilitating global weather monitoring = Earth observation instruments</p> Signup and view all the answers

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