Eyes in the Sky: Satellite Visionaries Quiz

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Eyes in the Sky: Satellite Visionaries: a General level Space Exploration quiz. Test your knowledge with 15 questions!
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Question 1
Which science fiction writer first proposed the concept of geostationary communication satellites?
A Philip K. Dick
B H.G. Wells
C Arthur C. Clarke
D Robert Heinlein
Question 2
Which U.S. President signed the act that eventually created the modern GPS system?
A Ronald Reagan
B Jimmy Carter
C Gerald Ford
D Richard Nixon
Question 3
Which mathematician developed the orbital mechanics necessary for satellite GPS accuracy?
A Bradford Parkinson
B John von Neumann
C Claude Shannon
D Alan Turing
Question 4
Which agency head launched the first weather satellite, TIROS-1?
A James Webb
B Thomas Paine
C Keith Glennan
D Michael Griffin
Question 5
Which entrepreneur revolutionized satellite communications with the Starlink constellation?
A Peter Thiel
B Richard Branson
C Elon Musk
D Jeff Bezos

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