About how far above Earth’s surface is a geostationary orbit?
A) 35,800 km B) 350 km C) 3,580 km D) 358,000 km Answer: A Explanation: A geostationary orbit lies about […]
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How many satellites are needed at minimum for a typical 3D GPS fix including receiver clock correction?
A) One B) Four C) Two D) Three Answer: B Explanation: A GPS receiver generally uses signals from at least […]
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Identify the term for an instrument detecting radio waves from space.
A) Weather satellite B) Radio telescope C) Rover D) Telemetry Answer: B Explanation: Radio telescope means an instrument detecting radio […]
Every Day Science, Space, Satellites & GPS
Identify the term for an orbiting device relaying information between ground stations.
A) Low Earth orbit B) Communication satellite C) Microgravity D) Reentry Answer: B Explanation: Communication satellite means an orbiting device […]
Every Day Science, Space, Satellites & GPS
Identify the term for an uncrewed craft sent to investigate space or celestial bodies.
A) Microgravity B) Space probe C) Parachute landing D) Communication satellite Answer: B Explanation: Space probe means an uncrewed craft […]
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Identify the term for measurements sent remotely from spacecraft to operators.
A) Parachute landing B) Telemetry C) Weather satellite D) Space probe Answer: B Explanation: Telemetry means measurements sent remotely from […]
Every Day Science, Space, Satellites & GPS
Identify the term for position estimation using measured distances from known points.
A) Geostationary satellite B) Trilateration C) Rocket D) Gravity assist Answer: B Explanation: Trilateration means position estimation using measured distances […]
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Identify the term for the rocket system lifting a payload toward space.
A) Orbit insertion B) Launch vehicle C) Atomic clock D) GNSS Answer: B Explanation: Launch vehicle means the rocket system […]
Every Day Science, Space, Satellites & GPS
Identify the term for the wider family of global satellite navigation systems.
A) International Space Station B) GNSS C) Orbit insertion D) Star tracker Answer: B Explanation: GNSS means the wider family […]
Every Day Science, Space, Satellites & GPS
Identify the term for use of a planet’s movement and gravity to alter spacecraft speed or direction.
A) Atomic clock B) Gravity assist C) Geostationary satellite D) Launch vehicle Answer: B Explanation: Gravity assist means use of […]