CL.5 BK.6-4-Space Exploration

What have humans always been curious about?

• The best way to cook pasta.

• The latest fashion trends.

• The nature of existence and the universe.

• How to train a pet cat.

What devices have scientists invented to study space?

• Smartphones

• Laptops

• Drones

• Telescopes, satellites, space probes, and rovers.

What is the purpose of telescopes in space exploration?

• To launch spacecraft into orbit around Earth.

• To observe celestial objects and gather data for scientific study.

• To create artificial satellites for communication.

• To measure the temperature of planets in our solar system.

What do rockets carry into space?

• Rockets deliver water to space stations.

• Rockets carry payloads such as satellites, scientific instruments, and crewed spacecraft into space.

• Rockets transport animals into space.

• Rockets carry food supplies for astronauts.

What happens when a rocket takes off?

• A rocket releases balloons and drifts away.

• A rocket floats gently to the ground.

• A rocket ignites its engines, produces thrust, and ascends into space.

• A rocket spins in circles before landing.

In which year was the first artificial satellite launched?

• 1961

• 1945

• 1955

• 1957

Which country launched the first artificial satellite?

• Germany

• Soviet Union

• China

• United States

Who were the first humans to walk on the Moon?

• Michael Collins and Alan Shepard

• Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin

• John Glenn and Sally Ride

• Yuri Gagarin and Valentina Tereshkova

In what year did the first Moon landing occur?

• 1969

• 1985

• 1972

• 1959

What significant achievements has China made in space technology?

• Launched a manned mission to the Moon

• Developed a space shuttle program

• Sent a probe to Jupiter

• China has achieved crewed space missions, launched the Tiangong space station, completed the Chang'e lunar program, and successfully landed the Tianwen-1 rover on Mars.