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BTEC Science – Unit 16 Astronomy and Space Science
Assignment C - “Investigate the essential factors involved in space flight.”
Produce a report that critically evaluates the future of space flight and
exploration.
1. Give a detailed description of the history of space flight.
What needs to be included
Select one of the manned Apollo missions
Explain the factors to be considered to achieve space flight
- Materials
- Fuels
- Escape velocity
- Hazards
- Costs
- Communication
Assess the main factors in achieving space flight
- Launch data included and referenced
- Flight data included and referenced
- Explain how escape velocity is achieved
- Inc calculations of escape velocity
- Explain how an orbit is maintained
- Explain the dangers associated with travelling into orbit
- Refer to at least two well known space travel disasters.
Explain how and why humans prepare for space flight
Assess the effects on humans of long-term space flight, inc
- Radiation exposure
- Micro-gravity exposure/constant free-fall
- Other physiological and physical effects
2. Outline at least 5 products developed as a consequence of space flight and
assess their benefits to industry, science and society. This could include the
areas of health and medicine, transport, public safety, industry, computer
technology, consumer use, environmental and agriculture.
What needs to be included
Product 1
Product 2
Product 3
Product 4
Product 5
BTEC Science – Unit 16 Astronomy and Space Science
Assignment C - “Investigate the essential factors involved in space flight.”
Produce a report that critically evaluates the future of space flight and
exploration.
1. Give a detailed description of the history of space flight.
What needs to be included
Select one of the manned Apollo missions
Explain the factors to be considered to achieve space flight
- Materials
- Fuels
- Escape velocity
- Hazards
- Costs
- Communication
Assess the main factors in achieving space flight
- Launch data included and referenced
- Flight data included and referenced
- Explain how escape velocity is achieved
- Inc calculations of escape velocity
- Explain how an orbit is maintained
- Explain the dangers associated with travelling into orbit
- Refer to at least two well known space travel disasters.
Explain how and why humans prepare for space flight
Assess the effects on humans of long-term space flight, inc
- Radiation exposure
- Micro-gravity exposure/constant free-fall
- Other physiological and physical effects
2. Outline at least 5 products developed as a consequence of space flight and
assess their benefits to industry, science and society. This could include the
areas of health and medicine, transport, public safety, industry, computer
technology, consumer use, environmental and agriculture.
What needs to be included
Product 1
Product 2
Product 3
Product 4
Product 5
