Vision for Space Exploration

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1. What name has NASA given to the main project to implement the Vision for Space Exploration (VSE)? Artemis Constellation Prometheus Cosmos

2. Which of these factors led to the decision to announce the VSE? A lack of direction in the space programme The loss of the Columbia All of these An urgent need to replace the aging Shuttle

3. What is the timetable for the first expedition to return to the moon? No later than 2015 No later than 2010 No later than 2025 No later than 2020

4. The centrepiece of the programme goes by the working title of CEV. What do the letters stand for? Crewed Exploration Vehicle Cosmic Exploration Vehicle Command Expedition Vehicle Concept Engineering Vehicle

5. The CEV was recently given a name by NASA. What is it? Apollo mk II Pegasus Orion Mercury

6. Which consortium was recently awarded the contract to build the CEV? Scaled Composites Northrop Grumman/Boeing Lockheed Martin Roketplane-Kistler

7. What name has been given to the booster rockets which will support the VSE? Saturn Ares Neptune Hermes

8. How many versions of the booster rocket for VSE will be built? four one two three

9. The design of the rockets will use which of these major Space shuttle components? Thermal tiles Space Shuttle Main Engines (SSME) Orbital Manoevering System (OMS) pods Solid Rocket Boosters (SRB) and External Tank (ET)

10. The engine for the upper stage of both versions of the the booster will be an uprated version of one from the old Saturn rockets. Which engine? F- 1 RS -68 RL -10 J -2

11. How many crew will the CEV be able to carry into earth orbit? seven three six four

12. When is it planned that the first manned flight of of the CEV will take place? no later than 2020 no later than 2014 no later than 2010 no later than 2025

13. A new lunar ferry known as the LSAM will be developed to carry the next generation of astronauts to the moon. What does LSAM stand for? Landing and Surface Accessability Mission Lunar Surface Acess Module Lunar Surface Access Mission Landing Surface Activity Module

14. How many crew will LSAM carry to the moon? Six Two Three Four

15. How will power be supplied to the CEV? Radioactive Thermoelectric Generators (RTG's) Fuel cells Solar panels Storage batteries