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What could the word energy be replaced with in line 33?

When was the U.S. least active in space exploration?

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When was the U.S. least active in space exploration?
the early 70s to mid-70s
the late 70s to early 80s
the late 80s
the early 60s to mid-60s
2
What could the word energy be replaced with in line 33?
enthusiasm
investments
capacity
fuel
3
What's the main idea of paragraph 4 (starting line 36)?
Making money has always encouraged exploration.
The search for knowledge should drive space exploration.
The dev. of space travel has been slow for economic reasons.
It'll take more resources to convince people to go to space.
4
What does SpaceX want to do?
partner w/Planetary Resources to mine asteroids for platinum
build a space station that can replace the ISS
get the gov's approval to transport astronauts to the ISS
develop a reusable rocket that can take supplies to the ISS
5
Which statement about space exploration is NOT true?
More private companies are beginning to explore space.
In 2012, a company sent an unnamed rocket to the ISS.
There's new interest in manned & unmanned missions to space.
Humans have recently traveled more than 650 km from Earth.
6
In line 72, what does it refer to?
transporting supplies to ISS
making a self-sustaining civilization on Mars
sending several unmanned spacecraft to Mars
putting a few astronauts on Mars
7
What does one refer to in line 22?
one metal
one reason
one spacecraft
one asteroid