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| What is the gravitational force between two 1 kg bags of sugar, separated by 1m? | |
| What is it called when the exhaust of rocket is at lower pressure that the surrounding atmosphere? | |
| What is a power bus that uses the battery to determine the voltage called? | |
| What sensor systems are available for spacecraft attitude control? (Name 1) | |
| What is the philosophy of performing full qualification tests on the first operational satellite to be launched called? | |
| What are solid propellant rockets where an oxidizing chemical is embedded in a fuel matrix called? | |
| State another effect of being in the high vacuum space environment. | |
| What power source is used on American manned spacecraft from Gemini to Shuttle? | |
| What is the wavelength for peak emission from bodies at room temperature? Choose from 10nm, 100nm, 10μm | |
| What is the angular resolution of an optical telescope, diameter 50mm, operating at a wavelength of 800nm? | |
| A satellite in circular earth orbit has a speed of 8.7 kms-1. What &v is required to change its inclination by 60º? | |
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| For the same power output, what is the difference in weight for solar arrays on a spinning spacecraft with body mounted panels compared to a spacecraft using sun oriented flat pane | |
| What was the first American manned spacecraft called? | |
| What is the equilibrium temperature of a spacecraft above the night hemisphere of the Earth, if the effective temperature of the Earth is 240K? | |
| After achieving the orbital speed itself what is the second biggest factor in reaching orbit | |
| Define the Keplerian orbital element right ascension of the ascending node? | |
| State 1 effect of being in the high vacuum space environment. | |
| Which is technically the easiest planet to send a spacecraft to? Choose from Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Pluto | |
| What is the speed in the divergent part of a rocket nozzle | |
| What is the unique feature of rocket engines? | |
| What is an Astronomical Unit (AU)? | |
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