Question 1

The satellite launch industry has an impact on the communications field.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

An expendable launch vehicle (ELV) is typically a piloted rocket.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

If you had to design a space colony, would you extend individual rights to the colonists (e.g., if a U.S. colony, would you extend constitutional rights)? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

Yes, I would extend individual rights to the colonists in a space colony. Regardless of the location or circumstances, every human being deserves to have their basic rights protected. Extending constitutional rights, or similar protections, to the colonists would ensure that they have the freedom of speech, religion, and assembly, as well as the right to due process and equal protection under the law. It would also provide a framework for resolving disputes and maintaining order within the colony. By upholding these rights, the colony would foster a sense of fairness, justice, and equality among its inhabitants, ultimately contributing to a more stable and harmonious society.

Question 4

The space shuttle ______ was lost in 2003. The most likely cause was damage created during launch (a piece of foam insulation, which ripped off the external fuel tank during launch, slammed into the shuttle's wing).

Accepted Answer

A)  Apollo 
B)  Discovery 
C)  Challenger 
D)  Endeavor 
E)  Columbia 
A)  Apollo 
B)  Discovery 
C)  Challenger 
D)  Endeavor 
E)  Columbia

Question 5

Satellite communication and space exploration do not have legal implications.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The space shuttle ______ was lost in 1986. Adverse weather conditions, a faulty rocket booster, and poor judgment on the part of NASA contributed to its loss.

Accepted Answer

A)  Apollo 
B)  Discovery 
C)  Challenger 
D)  Endeavor 
E)  Columbia 
A)  Apollo 
B)  Discovery 
C)  Challenger 
D)  Endeavor 
E)  Columbia

Question 7

Smallsats may be less sophisticated and may not be capable of handling as many tasks as their larger and more costly counterparts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The space shuttle is an example of a piloted vehicle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The satellite launch industry has an impact on the communications field.

An expendable launch vehicle (ELV) is typically a piloted rocket.

If you had to design a space colony, would you extend individual rights to the colonists (e.g., if a U.S. colony, would you extend constitutional rights)? Why or why not?

The space shuttle ______ was lost in 2003. The most likely cause was damage created during launch (a piece of foam insulation, which ripped off the external fuel tank during launch, slammed into the shuttle's wing).

Satellite communication and space exploration do not have legal implications.

The space shuttle ______ was lost in 1986. Adverse weather conditions, a faulty rocket booster, and poor judgment on the part of NASA contributed to its loss.

Smallsats may be less sophisticated and may not be capable of handling as many tasks as their larger and more costly counterparts.

The space shuttle is an example of a piloted vehicle.

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Technical Foundations of Modern Communication

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Fiber-Optic Technologe

Satellites: Operations and Applications

Wireless Technology and Mobile Communication

Information Storage: The Optical Disk and Holography

Desktop Publishing

Desktop Video and Multimedia Production

The Production Environment: Pcs, Digital Technology, and Audio-Video Systems

Digital Television and Digital Audio Broadcasting

The Production Environment: Colorization and Other Technology Issues

The Cable and Television Industries and Your Home

Teleconferencing and Computer Conferencing

Information Services: The Internet and the World Wide Web

E-Mail Privacy

The First Amendment and Online Obscenity

Other First Amendment Issues: Libel, Hate Speech,cyberstalking and Copyright

New Technologies: Wiretapping, Privacy, and Related First Amendment Issues

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Exam 7: Satellites: New Developments, Launch Vehicles, and Space Law

The satellite launch industry has an impact on the communications field.

An expendable launch vehicle (ELV) is typically a piloted rocket.

If you had to design a space colony, would you extend individual rights to the colonists (e.g., if a U.S. colony, would you extend constitutional rights)? Why or why not?

The space shuttle ______ was lost in 2003. The most likely cause was damage created during launch (a piece of foam insulation, which ripped off the external fuel tank during launch, slammed into the shuttle's wing).

Satellite communication and space exploration do not have legal implications.

The space shuttle ______ was lost in 1986. Adverse weather conditions, a faulty rocket booster, and poor judgment on the part of NASA contributed to its loss.

Smallsats may be less sophisticated and may not be capable of handling as many tasks as their larger and more costly counterparts.

The space shuttle is an example of a piloted vehicle.

Communication in the Modern Age

Technical Foundations of Modern Communication

Computer Technology Primer

Computer Technology : Legal Issues, Y2k, and Artificial Intelligence

Fiber-Optic Technologe

Satellites: Operations and Applications

Wireless Technology and Mobile Communication

Information Storage: The Optical Disk and Holography

Desktop Publishing

Desktop Video and Multimedia Production

The Production Environment: Pcs, Digital Technology, and Audio-Video Systems

Digital Television and Digital Audio Broadcasting

The Production Environment: Colorization and Other Technology Issues

The Cable and Television Industries and Your Home

Teleconferencing and Computer Conferencing

Information Services: The Internet and the World Wide Web

E-Mail Privacy

The First Amendment and Online Obscenity

Other First Amendment Issues: Libel, Hate Speech,cyberstalking and Copyright

New Technologies: Wiretapping, Privacy, and Related First Amendment Issues

Filters