History of NASA

Which was the first human spaceflight program of the United States?

• Project Mercury

• Project Gemini

• Project Apollo

• Project Orion

What was the name of the first manned spaceflight in the Mercury Program?

• Liberty 7

• Independence 7

• Freedom 7

• Unity 7

How many astronauts flew in the Mercury Program?

• Seven

• Ten

• Three

• Five

Which Apollo mission was the first to land humans on the Moon?

• Apollo 13

• Apollo 15

• Apollo 14

• Apollo 11

Who was the first person to walk on the Moon during the Apollo Missions?

• Neil Armstrong

• Yuri Gagarin

• Buzz Aldrin

• Michael Collins

What was the purpose of the Space Shuttle Program?

• To provide a reusable spacecraft system for various missions.

• To study marine life in the deepest parts of the ocean

• To create a new form of currency for interstellar trade

• To develop advanced farming techniques for arid regions

How many space shuttles were built for the Space Shuttle Program?

• 3

• 6

• 8

• 10

When was the International Space Station (ISS) launched?

• April 12, 1961

• November 20, 1998

• October 4, 1957

• September 2, 2019

Which country is a major partner in the International Space Station program?

• India

• China

• United States

• Russia

How many modules make up the core structure of the International Space Station?

• 20

• 16

• 8

• 12