NASA Engineers and the Apollo Program

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What did the engineers identify as criteria for building the rockets?

The rockets needed to be transported quickly

The rockets needed to remain in an upright position while being transported (correct)

The rockets needed to be built at the launch pad

The rockets needed to be launched horizontally

What inspired one of the engineers working on the rocket transportation problem?

A large oil refinery

A shipyard

A large mining equipment (correct)

A commercial aircraft

Why did NASA have to move the rockets to the launch pad after they were built?

The Rockets were too heavy to build at the launch pad (correct)

The Rocket building facility was too small

The Rockets needed to be painted at the launch pad

The Rockets needed to be tested at the launch pad

What problem did NASA encounter when they decided to build the rockets away from the launch pad?

How to transport the rockets to a different location Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the crawler-transporter mentioned in the text?

To carry the huge rocket in an upright position from the VAB to the launch pad Signup and view all the answers

Why did NASA engineers define the criteria and constraints of the problem precisely?

To increase the chances of a successful solution Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the constraints identified by NASA engineers when brainstorming ways to build multiple rockets at the same time?

The rockets had to be built in a horizontal position. Signup and view all the answers

What was the main challenge faced by NASA engineers when they realized they needed to test a lot more rockets to improve the design?

Overcoming Earth's gravity to get the rockets into orbit. Signup and view all the answers

Why did NASA decide to build multiple rockets at a location away from the launch pad?

To allow for simultaneous testing and evaluation of the rockets. Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the identified constraints on the design solution?

It led to the construction of the largest single story building in the world. Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of testing and evaluating each rocket before launching?

To identify and learn from any mistakes in the rocket design. Signup and view all the answers

Why did NASA engineers realize that building one rocket at a time would take too long and they would miss the deadline?

Because it took months to build, test, and evaluate each rocket. Signup and view all the answers

NASA Engineers and the Apollo Program

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What did the engineers identify as criteria for building the rockets?

What inspired one of the engineers working on the rocket transportation problem?

Why did NASA have to move the rockets to the launch pad after they were built?

What problem did NASA encounter when they decided to build the rockets away from the launch pad?

What is the purpose of the crawler-transporter mentioned in the text?

Why did NASA engineers define the criteria and constraints of the problem precisely?

What was one of the constraints identified by NASA engineers when brainstorming ways to build multiple rockets at the same time?

What was the main challenge faced by NASA engineers when they realized they needed to test a lot more rockets to improve the design?

Why did NASA decide to build multiple rockets at a location away from the launch pad?

What was the impact of the identified constraints on the design solution?

What was the purpose of testing and evaluating each rocket before launching?

Why did NASA engineers realize that building one rocket at a time would take too long and they would miss the deadline?

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