Space Trivia Quiz

Approximately how old is the Universe?

• 4.5 Billion years old

• 10 Billion years old

• 13.7 Billion years old

• 20 Billion years old

What is the most common type of galaxy in the universe?

• Spiral galaxies

• Elliptical galaxies

• Lenticular galaxies

• Irregular galaxies

What is the coldest place in the universe?

• The North Pole

• The Great Attractor

• The Boomerang Nebula

• The South Pole

What is the hottest planet in our solar system?

• Earth

• Venus

• Jupiter

• Mars

Answer explanation

Venus's actual average surface temperature is a blistering 870 degrees Fahrenheit or about 465 degrees Celsius

What does NASA stand for?

• National Aeronautics and Space Administration

• National Agency for Space Activities

• National Aeronautics and Space Agency

• National Association of Space Aeronautics

Answer explanation

Established in 1958, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is an independent agency of the U.S. federal government responsible for the civil space program, aeronautics research, and space research.

What planet has the most moons?

• Earth

• Saturn

• Mars

• Jupiter

Answer explanation

Saturn has 146 moons.

What was the name of the first spacecraft to bring astronauts to the moon?

• Apollo 10

• Apollo 13

• Apollo 11

• Apollo 12

Answer explanation

Apollo 11 was a spaceflight conducted by the United States from July 16 to July 24, 1969. It marked the first time that humans landed on the Moon.

How many humans have been on the Moon?

• 10

• 12

• 6

• 15

Answer explanation

Twelve people have walked on Earth's Moon. The first one was Neil Armstrong and the last one was Eugene Cernan.

What is the name of the first animal in orbit?

• Buddy

• Snoopy

• Fido

• Laika

Answer explanation

What is the third brightest celestial object in our sky?

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Venus

• Saturn