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Q: Why can't we send satellites to far planets or to other gallaxies?
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Structures & Materials
Q: Why are wings important?
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Forces of Flight, Structures & Materials
Q: Did the first rocket work?
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Structures & Materials
Q: When did NASA begin?
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Structures & Materials
Q: What is the difference in a glider and a paper airplane?
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Forces of Flight, Structures & Materials
Q: What is the "lobby" section of an aircraft called? (Different than the cockpit)
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Structures & Materials
Q: What are the components of a rocket and what are their jobs?
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Propulsion, Structures & Materials
Q: How much thrust can a airplane handle?
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Propulsion, Structures & Materials
Q: How long are an airplane's wings?
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Structures & Materials
Q: How many people fit on a spaceship?
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Structures & Materials

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