Hubble Space Telescope Future

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What is the expected lifespan of the Hubble Space Telescope?

  1. 5 years

  2. 10 years

  3. 15 years

  4. 20 years


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Hubble Space Telescope was launched in 1990 and is expected to remain in operation until 2030.

What is the name of the next-generation space telescope that will replace the Hubble Space Telescope?

  1. James Webb Space Telescope

  2. Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope

  3. Wide Field Infrared Survey Telescope

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The James Webb Space Telescope, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, and the Wide Field Infrared Survey Telescope are all next-generation space telescopes that are planned to replace the Hubble Space Telescope.

When is the James Webb Space Telescope expected to be launched?

  1. 2021

  2. 2022

  3. 2023

  4. 2024


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The James Webb Space Telescope is currently scheduled to be launched in 2022.

What are some of the scientific goals of the James Webb Space Telescope?

  1. To study the first galaxies that formed in the universe

  2. To search for signs of life on other planets

  3. To study the evolution of stars and galaxies

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The James Webb Space Telescope has a wide range of scientific goals, including studying the first galaxies that formed in the universe, searching for signs of life on other planets, and studying the evolution of stars and galaxies.

What is the name of the mission that will service the Hubble Space Telescope in 2020?

  1. Hubble Space Telescope Servicing Mission 4

  2. Hubble Space Telescope Servicing Mission 5

  3. Hubble Space Telescope Servicing Mission 6

  4. Hubble Space Telescope Servicing Mission 7


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Hubble Space Telescope Servicing Mission 6 is scheduled to launch in 2020 and will be the last servicing mission to the Hubble Space Telescope.

What are some of the tasks that will be performed during the Hubble Space Telescope Servicing Mission 6?

  1. Replacing the Hubble Space Telescope's batteries

  2. Replacing the Hubble Space Telescope's gyroscopes

  3. Installing new instruments on the Hubble Space Telescope

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Hubble Space Telescope Servicing Mission 6 will perform a variety of tasks, including replacing the Hubble Space Telescope's batteries, replacing the Hubble Space Telescope's gyroscopes, and installing new instruments on the Hubble Space Telescope.

How much will the Hubble Space Telescope Servicing Mission 6 cost?

  1. $1 billion

  2. $2 billion

  3. $3 billion

  4. $4 billion


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Hubble Space Telescope Servicing Mission 6 is expected to cost approximately $2 billion.

What are some of the risks associated with the Hubble Space Telescope Servicing Mission 6?

  1. The Hubble Space Telescope could be damaged during the servicing mission

  2. The servicing mission could fail to complete all of its tasks

  3. The Hubble Space Telescope could be lost in space

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are a number of risks associated with the Hubble Space Telescope Servicing Mission 6, including the possibility that the Hubble Space Telescope could be damaged during the servicing mission, the servicing mission could fail to complete all of its tasks, or the Hubble Space Telescope could be lost in space.

What are the benefits of servicing the Hubble Space Telescope?

  1. The Hubble Space Telescope will be able to continue operating for longer

  2. The Hubble Space Telescope will be able to conduct new and more advanced scientific observations

  3. The Hubble Space Telescope will be able to be used to study new and different objects in the universe

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Servicing the Hubble Space Telescope will allow it to continue operating for longer, conduct new and more advanced scientific observations, and be used to study new and different objects in the universe.

What is the future of the Hubble Space Telescope after the Hubble Space Telescope Servicing Mission 6?

  1. The Hubble Space Telescope will be retired

  2. The Hubble Space Telescope will be transferred to a new orbit

  3. The Hubble Space Telescope will be used as a testbed for new technologies

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The future of the Hubble Space Telescope after the Hubble Space Telescope Servicing Mission 6 is uncertain. It is possible that the Hubble Space Telescope will be retired, transferred to a new orbit, or used as a testbed for new technologies.

What are some of the challenges facing the future of the Hubble Space Telescope?

  1. The Hubble Space Telescope is aging and may not be able to continue operating for much longer

  2. The Hubble Space Telescope is becoming more expensive to operate

  3. The Hubble Space Telescope is facing competition from new and more powerful space telescopes

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Hubble Space Telescope is facing a number of challenges, including its age, increasing operating costs, and competition from new and more powerful space telescopes.

What are some of the opportunities for the future of the Hubble Space Telescope?

  1. The Hubble Space Telescope could be used to study new and different objects in the universe

  2. The Hubble Space Telescope could be used to test new technologies

  3. The Hubble Space Telescope could be used to train new astronomers

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Hubble Space Telescope has a number of opportunities for the future, including being used to study new and different objects in the universe, test new technologies, and train new astronomers.

What is the legacy of the Hubble Space Telescope?

  1. The Hubble Space Telescope has revolutionized our understanding of the universe

  2. The Hubble Space Telescope has inspired a new generation of astronomers

  3. The Hubble Space Telescope has helped to create a new appreciation for the beauty of the universe

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Hubble Space Telescope has had a profound impact on our understanding of the universe, inspiring a new generation of astronomers and helping to create a new appreciation for the beauty of the universe.

What is the future of space telescopes?

  1. Space telescopes are becoming more powerful and sophisticated

  2. Space telescopes are being used to study a wider range of objects in the universe

  3. Space telescopes are helping to answer some of the biggest questions about the universe

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Space telescopes are becoming more powerful and sophisticated, allowing them to study a wider range of objects in the universe and help answer some of the biggest questions about the universe.

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