NASA History Quiz

What was the primary goal of NASA's Apollo program?

• To build the first space station

• To explore the asteroid belt

• To land a man on the Moon and return him safely to Earth

• To send a manned mission to Mars

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

• Apollo 7

• Apollo 11

• Apollo 13

• Apollo 17

What was the name of the first Space Shuttle?

• Challenger

• Discovery

• Columbia

• Endeavour

How many people can the International Space Station (ISS) typically accommodate at one time?

• 3

• 6

• 10

• 15

Which of the following was NOT a goal of the Space Shuttle Program?

• To conduct scientific research in space

• To build the International Space Station

• To provide commercial satellite launch services

• To explore the outer planets

What year did the Apollo 11 mission land on the Moon?

• 1965

• 1969

• 1971

• 1975

Which Apollo mission was known as a "successful failure" due to its onboard explosion but safe return of the crew?

• Apollo 11

• Apollo 12

• Apollo 13

• Apollo 14

What is the primary purpose of the International Space Station?

• To serve as a military outpost

• To conduct scientific research

• To serve as a commercial hotel in space

• To monitor Earth's climate

Which Space Shuttle was the first to be launched into space?

• Atlantis

• Endeavour

• Columbia

• Challenger

How many missions did the Space Shuttle program complete before it was retired?

• 85

• 135

• 155

• 200