NASA and Astronauts Quiz

What does the term 'astronaut' mean?

• Space traveler

• Star sailor

• Moon walker

• Galaxy explorer

How many people applied to be an astronaut between March 2 and March 31, 2020?

• 10,000

• 12,000

• 20,000

• 15,000

What is the minimum educational qualification required to be an astronaut?

• High school diploma

• Doctorate degree

• Master's degree

• Bachelor's degree

Which program is preparing to land the first woman and the next man on the Moon?

• Mercury

• Apollo

• Artemis

• Gemini

What is the name of the spacecraft that will carry humans farther into space than ever before?

• Mercury

• Orion

• Gemini

• Apollo

What is the minimum professional experience required for an astronaut applicant?

• 4 years

• 3 years

• 2 years

• 1 year

Where do astronaut candidates report for training?

• Kennedy Space Center

• Johnson Space Center

• Ames Research Center

• Marshall Space Flight Center

What is one of the skills required for astronaut candidates?

• Painting

• Leadership

• Cooking

• Singing

What is the name of the space station that orbits Earth approximately 240 miles above the planet’s surface?

• Hubble Space Telescope

• International Space Station

• Gateway

• Skylab

What kind of degree can substitute for a master's degree requirement for astronaut applicants?

• Associate degree

• None

• High school diploma

• Two years of work towards a doctoral program