NASA Space Shuttle Orbiter Trivia

Question 1

Without the main engines installed, what was the weight of a Space Shuttle Orbiter?

Accepted Answer

75.5 tons, 151,000 lbs (68,500 kg)

Question 2

Which Orbiter was the 1st to land at Kennedy Space Center in Florida?

Accepted Answer

Challenger

Question 3

Built by the Italian Space Agency, ____________ carried equipment and supplies to/from the ISS aboard the Space Shuttle.

Accepted Answer

Multi-Purpose Logistics Modules (MPLPs)

Question 4

Since Dec. 1996, Columbia has held the record for the longest single-mission stay in orbit. How long was this mission?

Accepted Answer

17 days, more than 2 weeks

Question 5

What was the maximum g-force the crew of the Space Shuttle was subjected to during launch?

Accepted Answer

3 g

Question 6

Which Orbiter was used for the first untethered space walks carried out using the Manned Maneuvering Unit (MMU)?

Accepted Answer

Challenger

Question 7

While in orbit, shuttles traveled around the Earth at ________ to remain in orbit.

Accepted Answer

17,500 mph (28,200 km/h)

Question 8

During STS-9, Columbia was the first Orbiter used to carry this into space.

Accepted Answer

Spacelab-1

Question 9

Which control system provided thrust for altitude maneuvers and for small velocity changes along the orbiter axis?

Accepted Answer

Orbital Maneuvering System (OMS)

Question 10

Where was the hand controller for the Shuttle Remote Manipulator System (SRMS) located?

Accepted Answer

In the Aft Flight Deck

Question 11

What is a "g-force"?

Accepted Answer

a measure of acceleration

Question 12

Which structure was connected to the Orbiters on the launch pads and allowed astronauts entry into the Orbiters?

Accepted Answer

Orbiter Access Arm

Question 13

Shuttles were equipped with the Crewman Optical Alignment Sight (COAS), which assisted with this important procedure.

Accepted Answer

Docking

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