ELA Apollo 11 Space Mission Foss Grade 5

Who was the mission commander of Apollo 11?

• Michael Collins

• Neil Armstrong

• Edwin Aldrin Jr.

• Buzz Aldrin

What was the goal of the Apollo 11 mission?

• To orbit the Moon

• To land on the Moon

• To explore Mars

• To return to Earth

Which rocket was used for the Apollo 11 mission?

• Saturn 5

• Atlas V

• Falcon Heavy

• Delta IV

What was the purpose of the lunar module?

• To orbit the Moon

• To land on the Moon

• To explore Mars

• To return to Earth

What did Armstrong say when he first stepped onto the Moon's surface?

• That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.

• Houston, Tranquility Base here. The Eagle has landed!

• The Eagle has landed!

• That's one small step for mankind, one giant leap for humanity.

What is the temperature on the Moon's surface in the sunshine?

• 115°C

• -173°C

• 0°C

• 25°C

What did the astronauts collect from the Moon's surface?

• Moon rocks and soil

• Martian rocks and soil

• Lunar module parts

• Alien artifacts

What happened to the lunar module after the astronauts returned to the command module?

• It crashed into the Moon

• It remained in lunar orbit

• It returned to Earth

• It was left on the Moon's surface

How many people have walked on the Moon?

• 6

• 9

• 12

• 15

When did the Apollo 17 mission take place?

• July 16, 1969

• December 1972

• July 24, 1969

• December 1974