Space Guardians: A Quiz on Defense Satellites

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    Which was the first defense satellite launched into space?

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Embark on a cosmic journey with "Space Guardians: A Quiz on Defense Satellites" and challenge your understanding of cutting-edge space technology! This quiz, focused on defense satellites, will catapult you into the realm of national security and space exploration.

Uncover the intricacies of satellite systems designed to safeguard our world as you answer thought-provoking questions. From identifying key defense satellite programs to understanding their strategic roles, this quiz is an odyssey through the celestial protectors above.

Are you ready to become a Space Guardian expert? Test your knowledge on the frontline of space defense with this riveting quiz! Discover the significance of BeiDou, SES-12, and other satellite systems, and delve into the intricacies of satellite technology that play a pivotal role in ensuring global security.

Blast off into the cosmos and prove your mastery of defense satellites – the unsung heroes of our modern age! Are you ready to take the challenge of this Defense Satellites Quiz?

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    Who launched the first successful spy satellite, CORONA?

    • NASA

    • European Space Agency (ESA)

    • National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)

    • Russian Federal Space Agency (Roscosmos)

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    Which satellite system is used by the United States for missile defense?

    • GPS

    • MOLNIYA

    • VORTEX

    • SBIRS

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    What is the purpose of the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP)?

    • Surveillance

    • Satellite communication

    • Oceanography

    • Weather forecasting

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    Which satellite system provides global positioning and navigation services?

    • GLONASS

    • IRIDIUM

    • GALILEO

    • GPS

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    Who initially developed the Delta rocket series used for launching defense and civilian satellites?

    • Boeing

    • Douglas Aircraft Company

    • Northrop Grumman

    • SpaceX

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    Which defense satellite system is responsible for protecting against ballistic missile threats?

    • CHEOPS

    • X-37B

    • THAAD

    • KH-11 KENNAN

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    Which country successfully conducted its first anti-satellite missile test, destroying one of its defunct satellites in 2007?

    • China

    • United States

    • Russia

    • France

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    Who is often referred to as the 'father of the Chinese space program'?

    • Yuri Gagarin

    • Buzz Aldrin

    • Wernher von Braun

    • Qian Xuesen

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    Which satellite system provides communication for the United States military forces?

    • INMARSAT

    • TDRS

    • UHF Follow-On

    • MILSTAR

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