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Reassessment for Honors Qualification 

Crafting Your Essential Question and Sub Questions

 

Self-Assessment: Qualifies for Honors

My Essential Question has numerous sub questions required to meet the objectives necessary to complete my applied piece, designing a Crew Transfer Vehicle.  The depth of knowledge and research required is vast, and demands creativity by combining components and ideas from various nations and programs. 

 

My Essential Question is:

     What is the optimal Crew Transfer Vehicle for the International Space Station?

 

Sub questions are:

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What are the mission objectives of a Crew Transfer Vehicle?

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Why is a new vehicle needed?

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How many people does it need to carry?

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What rescue capabilities does it need to have?

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What is needed to keep the vehicle both safe and reliable while keeping between-flight maintenance to a minimum?

 

Mentor Assessment: Qualifies for Honors

Ryan's sub-EQs evolved and developed their focus as he did his research and applied piece, and as we experienced/reflected upon the Columbia incident.

This project is dedicated to the crew of STS-107.

May we learn from our mistakes and improve the safety of manned spaceflight.