Question

health of our astronauts in preparation for their missions, during launch, and while they are in space, is our top priority. it is also important that space missions do not cause significant harm to crew - members that might be seen only years after their space missions. 41. which quotation supports the idea that nasa will attempt to minimize the dangers facing astronauts? a. “today we celebrate the 40th anniversary of skylab’s launch, and nasa, probably more than any other agency, not only celebrates its history, we learn from it.” b. “last year we also announced that nasa’s scott kelly will undertake a one - year mission to the international space station in 2015.” c. “our space technology mission directorate is hard at work on the technologies that are the underpinning of everything we do.” d. “it is also important that space missions do not cause significant harm to crewmembers that might be seen only years after their space missions.” 42. what is the speech celebrating? a. a landing on the moon b. a new initiative to explore the asteroids c. the anniversary of the launch of skylab d. the launch of the hubble space telescope 43. which definition best matches the use of the word engage in paragraph 12? a. to arrange for the use b. to contract for the service c. to interlock or cause to interlock d. to attract and hold the attention 44. which company has been resupplying the international space station with cargo? a. boeing b. spacex c. sierra nevada d. orbital science 45. what is the purpose of charles bolden’s speech?

Explanation:

1. Option D directly mentions minimizing harm to crew - members from space missions, which shows NASA's attempt to minimize dangers for astronauts.
2. The text mentions "Today we celebrate the 40th anniversary of Skylab's launch", so it is celebrating the anniversary of Skylab's launch.
3. Without the context of paragraph 12, we assume the most common meaning of "engage" which is to attract and hold attention.
4. SpaceX is well - known for resupplying the International Space Station.
5. Without the full speech, we can't be certain, but based on the given text, it seems to be related to space mission safety and celebration of Skylab's anniversary.

Answer:

1. D. "It is also important that space missions do not cause significant harm to crewmembers that might be seen only years after their space missions."
2. C. the anniversary of the launch of Skylab
3. D. to attract and hold the attention
4. B. SpaceX
5. Information insufficient to determine precisely.