Eyes in the Sky: Satellite Technology Quiz

Question 1

Which US President signed the order that eventually opened up GPS technology for civilian use?

A Ronald Reagan

B George H.W. Bush

C Jimmy Carter

D Bill Clinton

Question 2

Which scientist is often considered the 'father' of the GPS system for his work on atomic clocks?

A Ivan Getting

B Werner von Braun

C Robert Goddard

D Carl Sagan

Question 3

This engineer led the team at the Aerospace Corporation that developed the concept of the GPS constellation.

A Buzz Aldrin

B John Glenn

C Bradford Parkinson

D Neil Armstrong

Question 4

Which physicist's theory of general relativity is essential for correcting time dilation in GPS satellites?

A Isaac Newton

B Stephen Hawking

C Niels Bohr

D Albert Einstein

Question 5

This visionary author was the first to propose the concept of using geostationary satellites for global communication.

A H.G. Wells

B Isaac Asimov

C Ray Bradbury

D Arthur C. Clarke

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