Mostly Trivial 205 Space Shuttle [trivia]
Mostly Trivial with your host Johnee Bee
Release Date: 03/03/2011
The Space Shuttle
What spacecraft will replace the shuttle?
When the shuttle craft is finally retired, the 'Orion' will takes its place. First authorized by Pres. George W. Bush in 2004, the 'Orion' has undergone a number of design changes. It will carry a crew of 4 or 6 astronauts and will be launched from Space Complex 39 at the Kennedy Space Center.
President Richard M. Nixon formed the Space Task Group, chaired by vice president Spiro T. Agnew. They evaluated the shuttle studies to date, and recommended a national space strategy including building a space shuttle.
The Shuttle program was formally launched on January 5, 1972, when President Nixon announced that NASA would proceed with the development of a reusable Space Shuttle system. The final design was less costly to build and less technically ambitious than earlier fully reusable designs.
The Year: 1969
President Richard M. Nixon formed the Space Task Group, chaired by vice president Spiro T. Agnew. They evaluated the shuttle studies to date, and recommended a national space strategy including building a space shuttle.
The Shuttle program was formally launched on January 5, 1972, when President Nixon announced that NASA would proceed with the development of a reusable Space Shuttle system. The final design was less costly to build and less technically ambitious than earlier fully reusable designs.
What Do You Know, Joe?
A giant crane, capable of lifting more than 585,000 pounds, was first used on shuttle flight STS-2 in 1981. What country built this incredible device that celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2006?
A. Japan
B. Canada
C. the U.K.
Last Posts Answer: A. Tutankhaten. I hope you answer any of the others! Tutankhamun changed his name from Tutankhaten to Tutankhamun due to pressure from traditionalists, reflecting the growing acceptance of the old god Amun and decline in support of Aten.
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