The launch of the Russian satellite,__________, in 1957 began the space race...

[joshisace]

...between the Russia and the United? The launch of the Russian satellite,__________, in 1957 began the space race between the Russia and the United States.




Which of the following would be an appropriate use for a probe?

a study of the planet Saturn, it's rings, on to Jupiter and some of its moons
military surveillance of enemy troops
telecommunications
a mission to study Venus, then Mercury, and into the Sun



Astronomers believe that background radiation is left over noise from the big bang. This noise can be collected and studied using a __________telescope.





The branch of science that is related to the examination of the electromagnetic radiation from a star, galaxy, or an other object in space is called

astronomy
cosmology
spectroscopy
electro-radiology



Satellites are sent out into space to make "fly bys" of planets, moons, and objects in the outer solar system.

True
False



Which of the following would not be considered a satellite?

Halley's Comet
Europa ( a moon of Jupiter)
Earth's Moon
a communications satellite



Optical telescopes are designed to collect and create images from

white or visible light
x-rays
infrared radiation
gamma rays


Light travels in waves and requires some "medium" or substance to travel through.

True
False


I'd appreciate it sooo much if you help me out!

 

[daniel_walker_27]

1) Sputnik
2) First answer
3) Radio telescope
4) Spectroscopy
5) False
6) Halley's Comet
7) White/Visible light
8) False.

I'm pretty sure they're correct, apologies if otherwise