Tech Impact Is Reaching Even Beyond the Confines of Earth

question 28

Multiple Choice

Tech impact is reaching even beyond the confines of Earth itself. According to an example in your chapter, how was a tool on the International Space Station recently acquired?:

• A) It was purchased via China's Alibaba - showing global sourcing extends to the extraterrestrial.
• B) It was delivered to the launch site when summoned from Space using the FedEx app.
• C) It was an out-of-print product that an Etsy producer was able to craft and deliver for the next resupply flight.
• D) It was printed on-demand using 3D printing technology.

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