Astronauts Review

Who was the first human in space?

• Yuri Gagarin

• Alan Shepard

• John Glenn

• Chris Hadfield

Why should humans explore space?

• Many technologies are born from attempts to explore space.

• Settling other worlds may protect life against extinctions.

• We could learn more about the Universe.

• There are no good reasons to explore space.

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Who was the first American to orbit the Earth?

• Yuri Gagarin

• Alan Shepard

• John Glenn

• Chris Hadfield

What is the name of the beloved chimp-stronaut?

• James

• Enos

• Ham

• Harry

Although he was the first chimpanzee to orbit the Earth, this trailblazer was bullied and ridiculed by members of the press.

• James

• Enos

• Ham

• Harry

These words are often used to describe space food from Project Mercury and Project Gemini.

• Cubes

• Thermally Stabilized

• Slow Cooked

• Tubes

What do astronauts do with their used toothpaste after brushing their teeth?

• Spit into a waster container.

• Wash out their mouth over the sink.

• Swallow the toothpaste.

• Spit into the vacuum of space.

Who was the first American in space?

• Yuri Gagarin

• Alan Shepard

• John Glenn

• Chris Hadfield

What is the name of the first satellite in space?

• Explorer 1

• Iridium

• Astro-H

• Sputnik 1

How do astronauts on the ISS deal with sweat?

• Absorb it with towels and eject the towels into space.

• They recycle it by turning it into drinking water.

• They wash it away in the shower.

• They collect it and ship it back to Earth for analysis.