Space Exploration Quiz

What is an astronaut?

• An object that orbits a planet.

• A machine that propels spacecraft into space.

• A person trained to travel and work in space.

• A vehicle designed for travel in space.

What does a spacecraft do?

• It is a vehicle designed for travel or operation in outer space.

• It is a person who travels in space.

• It is a path an object takes around a planet.

• It is a force that pulls objects toward each other.

What is the purpose of a rocket?

• To orbit a planet.

• To create a glowing tail.

• To propel spacecraft into space.

• To study stars and planets.

What is gravity?

• The path an object takes around a star.

• A small rocky object that orbits the Sun.

• The force that pulls objects toward each other.

• A large celestial body that orbits a star.

What is a satellite?

• A region in space with strong gravity.

• An object that orbits a planet.

• A journey in space exploration.

• A large spacecraft where astronauts live.

What is the International Space Station (ISS)?

• A vehicle for launching rockets.

• A large spacecraft where astronauts from different countries live and work.

• A study of celestial bodies.

• A small piece of space rock.

What does 'launch' refer to?

• A small rocky object that orbits the Sun.

• A glowing tail created by an icy object.

• The path an object takes around a star.

• The act of sending a spacecraft into space.

What is a galaxy?

• An icy object that releases gas and dust.

• A small piece of space rock.

• A large celestial body that orbits a star.

• A huge group of stars, dust, and gas held together by gravity.

What is the solar system?

• A study of stars and planets.

• A journey to explore Mars.

• The Sun and all objects that orbit around it.

• A region in space with strong gravity.

What is a comet?

• A large celestial body that orbits a star.

• An icy object that releases gas and dust.

• A person trained to travel in space.

• A small rocky object that orbits the Sun.