Quiz on the Tragedy of Space Shuttle Columbia

What was the name of the space shuttle that tragically broke apart in flames?

• Atlantis

• Challenger

• Columbia

• Discovery

On what date did the Space Shuttle Columbia tragedy occur?

• 16 January 2003

• 1 February 2003

• 11 September 2001

• 20 July 1969

How many members were in the crew of the Space Shuttle Columbia?

• 8

• 5

• 7

• 6

What was the altitude of the Space Shuttle Columbia when it lost contact with ground control?

• 100,000 feet

• 200,000 feet

• 300,000 feet

• 400,000 feet

What was the speed of the Space Shuttle Columbia when it lost contact?

• 25,000 km per hour

• 20,000 km per hour

• 15,000 km per hour

• 30,000 km per hour

Where did the Space Shuttle Columbia lift off from?

• Johnson Space Center

• Kennedy Space Center

• Vandenberg Air Force Base

• Cape Canaveral

How many experiments did the crew conduct during their mission?

• 50

• 80

• 60

• 70

Who was the first Indian-American woman astronaut?

• Rakesh Sharma

• Mangalyaan

• Kalpana Chawla

• Sunita Williams

What degree did Kalpana Chawla earn after her Bachelor of Science?

• Master's in Aeronautical Engineering

• Master's in Aerospace Engineering

• Master's in Mechanical Engineering

• Master's in Electrical Engineering

From which school did Kalpana Chawla graduate before pursuing engineering?

• St. Xavier's School

• Tagore School

• Karnal School

• Delhi Public School