Exploring Space with SpaceX Falcon 9

Which mission was the first to carry astronauts on the Falcon 9 rocket?

• Crew Dragon Demo-2
• Dragon 2 Test Flight
• Falcon 9 Flight 18
• ISS Crew Dragon Mission

How long does it take Falcon 9 to reach space?

• Around 5 minutes
• Around 9 minutes
• Around 15 minutes
• Around 20 minutes

What year did SpaceX launch its first operational Falcon 9 mission?

• 2008
• 2012
• 2013
• 2015

Which component of Falcon 9 provides the thrust needed for the launch?

• The fairing
• The avionics
• The engine
• The first stage

What type of fuel does the Falcon 9 use?

• Liquid oxygen and kerosene
• RP-1 and liquid oxygen
• Solid rocket fuel
• Nuclear fuel

What is the Falcon 9's booster’s main feature?

• It is nuclear-powered
• It is reusable
• It is made of titanium
• It is launched from a submarine

When was the first successful Falcon 9 launch?

• June 4, 2010
• September 15, 2012
• March 10, 2014
• November 20, 2015

Which mission marked the first time Falcon 9 successfully landed its first stage?

• Falcon 9 Flight 10
• Falcon 9 Flight 11
• Falcon 9 Flight 20
• Falcon 9 Flight 25

Where does Falcon 9 launch from?

• From a mobile platform at sea
• From both land and sea-based launch sites
• From space stations
• From aircrafts

What significant milestone did the Falcon 9 achieve in 2017?

• Launched its first crewed mission
• Successfully launched a satellite to Mars
• Reused the first stage for the first time
• Landed on the Moon

What is the name of SpaceX's founder?

What is the maximum number of crew members that the Crew Dragon capsule can carry when launched by Falcon 9?

• 4
• 6
• 7
• 8

What type of missions is Falcon 9 used for?

• Commercial satellite launches
• NASA space exploration missions
• All of the above
• Military operations

What are the Falcon 9's booster engines called?

• Merlin engines
• Aero engines
• Plasma engines

Which company manufactures the Falcon 9 rocket?

• SpaceX
• NASA
• Blue Origin
• Lockheed Martin

How many times has SpaceX successfully landed a Falcon 9 booster?

• 5
• More than 150
• 200
• 50

What is the primary use of Falcon 9's fairing?

• To control the trajectory of the rocket
• To help with reusability
• To protect the payload during ascent
• To store fuel

What was the first mission of Falcon 9?

• Falcon 9 Flight 1
• Falcon 9 Flight 2
• Falcon 9 Flight 3
• Falcon 9 Flight 4

What does the acronym "LEO" stand for in space exploration?

How does SpaceX support the reusability of the Falcon 9's engines?

• They are refurbished and tested after every use
• They are thrown away after each use
• They are refurbished and tested after each flight
• They are recycled into new rockets

What is the maximum altitude Falcon 9 can reach in space?

• 300 km
• 500 km
• 1,200 km
• 2,000 km

How does Falcon 9's first stage return to Earth after launch?

• It glides back to the launch site
• It burns up upon re-entry
• It lands vertically on a platform
• It lands on a parachute

Which of these is an example of a Falcon 9 payload?

• A crew capsule
• A Mars rover
• A communication satellite
• An ISS module

What was the first Falcon 9 mission to carry astronauts to the ISS?

• Falcon 9 Flight 15
• Crew Dragon Demo-2
• Crew Dragon Demo-1
• Dragon 2 Test Flight

What is the primary purpose of SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket?

• To deliver cargo and crew to the International Space Station
• To launch satellites into orbit
• To perform lunar landings
• To transport astronauts to Mars

What feature allows the Falcon 9 to be reused multiple times?

• Its modular design
• The ability to land vertically
• Its lightweight structure
• Its disposable parts

What makes Falcon 9 cost-effective compared to other rockets?

• Its smaller size
• Its reusability
• Its higher payload capacity
• Its ability to travel to Mars

What is the role of the Falcon 9's second stage?

• To assist in landing
• To carry crew members
• To deliver payloads to their desired orbit
• To provide power to the booster

How many engines does the Falcon 9 rocket have?

• 2
• 4
• 9
• 10

What is the typical cost of a Falcon 9 launch?

• $150 million
• $100 million
• $67 million
• $50 million

Which international space agency has partnered with SpaceX for missions?

• ESA (European Space Agency)
• NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)
• ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation)
• JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency)

How is the Falcon 9 booster typically recovered?

• By helicopter
• By landing vertically on Earth or a drone ship
• By gliding back to Earth
• By parachuting into the ocean

What does Falcon 9's payload fairing protect?

• The first stage engines
• The payload from the atmosphere
• The rocket's guidance system
• The fuel tanks

What is the maximum payload capacity of Falcon 9 to Low Earth Orbit (LEO)?

• To be determined
• 12,000 kg
• 22,800 kg
• 50,000 kg

What was the first Falcon 9 mission to carry a communication satellite to orbit?

• Falcon 9 Flight 8
• Falcon 9 Flight 11
• Falcon 9 Flight 10
• Falcon 9 Flight 6

What is unique about the Falcon 9 rocket’s design?

How many Merlin engines are used in the Falcon 9 first stage?

• 9
• 7
• 5
• 3

How many stages does the Falcon 9 rocket have?

• 2
• 3
• 1
• 4

What was the first Falcon 9 mission to land on a drone ship at sea?

• Falcon 9 Flight 12
• Falcon 9 Flight 19
• Falcon 9 Flight 25
• Falcon 9 Flight 15

What feature of Falcon 9 helps its rockets withstand the extreme forces during launch?

• Its reusable engines
• Its heat-resistant materials
• Its small size
• Its advanced guidance systems

What material is the Falcon 9 rocket primarily made from?

• Aluminum
• Titanium
• Aluminum and carbon fiber
• Steel

What was the first mission to carry a commercial satellite into orbit with Falcon 9?

• Falcon 9 Flight 5
• Falcon 9 Flight 6
• Falcon 9 Flight 8
• Falcon 9 Flight 12

What payload does the Falcon 9 commonly carry to orbit?

• Solar panels
• Satellites
• Human habitats
• Lunar rovers

What major achievement did SpaceX reach in 2020 with Falcon 9?

• Successfully landed on Mars
• First crewed mission to the ISS using Falcon 9
• Launched the first commercial lunar mission
• Launched the first satellite for NASA

Which of these missions used the Falcon 9 to send supplies to the ISS?

• Space Shuttle Atlantis
• Dragon cargo missions
• Soyuz launches
• Ariane 5 mission