Astronauts Returning to Earth Quiz

Who reported the news about the astronauts returning to Earth?

• Amanda Kelper

• Tim Peake

• Yuri Malenchenko

• Timothy Kopra

How long did the astronauts stay on the International Space Station (ISS)?

• Three months

• Six months

• Nine months

• Twelve months

On what date were the astronauts launched into space for their mission?

• 15th December 2014

• 15th December 2015

• 15th December 2016

• 15th December 2017

How many times did the crew circle the planet during their mission?

• 1,000 times

• 2,000 times

• 3,000 times

• 4,000 times

At what speed did the capsule return to Earth?

• 18,000 kilometers per hour

• 20,000 kilometers per hour

• 25,000 kilometers per hour

• 28,000 kilometers per hour

Where did the astronauts land safely upon returning to Earth?

• Russia

• United States

• Kazakhstan

• China

Why were the astronauts carried out of the capsule after landing?

• They were injured

• They were unconscious

• Their leg muscles were weak

• They were sick

What did Peake say about the smells of Earth upon his return?

• They are very faint.

• They are very strong and wonderful.

• They are unpleasant.

• They are similar to space.

Where did Tim fly to after returning from space?

• The headquarters of NASA in the USA.

• The headquarters of the European Space Agency in Germany.

• The headquarters of Roscosmos in Russia.

• The headquarters of ISRO in India.

What are scientists and doctors testing on Tim after his return from space?

• His ability to fly a spacecraft.

• His knowledge of space missions.

• How his body has been affected by his time in space.

• His ability to communicate with aliens.