The British and Space

Who was the first British astronaut in space?

• Tim Peake

• David Beckham

• James Bond

• Prince William

What was the name of the first British satellite launched into space?

• Britannia-1

• Skylark

• Prospero

• Big Ben

Which British scientist is known for his contributions to space research and popularizing the concept of black holes?

• Isaac Newton

• Stephen Hawking

• Charles Darwin

• Alan Turing

Which British space agency was responsible for launching the Beagle 2 Mars lander?

• British Space Agency (BSA)

• British Interplanetary Society (BIS)

• European Space Agency (ESA)

• British National Space Centre (BNSC)

What was the name of the British-built module that was a crucial component of the International Space Station (ISS)?

• Unity

• Harmony

• Tranquility

• Destiny

Which British astronaut performed the first spacewalk by a British citizen?

• Tim Peake

• Helen Sharman

• Michael Foale

• Helen Sharman

What was the name of the first British rocket to reach space?

• Black Arrow

• Red Dragon

• Blue Thunder

• White Lightning

Which British scientist discovered the moons of Uranus, leading to his knighthood?

•  Isaac Newton

• Michael Faraday

• John Herschel

• Arthur Eddington

What was the name of the British-built probe that successfully landed on a comet in 2014?

• Rosetta

• Voyager

• Galileo

• Magellan

Which British actress narrated the BBC's landmark documentary series "The Planets"?

• Helen Mirren

• Judi Dench

• Emma Thompson

• Maggie Smith