Astronaut Quiz

What does the word "astronaut" mean?

• Star sailors

• Space travelers

• Moon walkers

• Sky divers

When was the first trip into space?

• 1961

• 1971

• 1981

• 1991

What is the role of the commander on a spaceship?

• Knows everything that happens aboard

• Flies the spacecraft

• Completes experiments

• Repairs satellites

What must astronauts learn to do besides graduating college?

• Swim and scuba dive

• Fly airplanes

• Cook meals

• Drive cars

What is the job of the flight engineer?

• Helps fly and operate the spacecraft

• Collects data on Earth

• Repairs spacesuits

• Teaches astronauts

What do astronauts wear to keep warm in space?

• Spacesuits and helmets

• Jackets and boots

• Sweaters and hats

• Blankets and gloves

What is one of the missions astronauts might have?

• Repairing satellites

• Building houses

• Planting trees

• Writing books

What do astronauts use to keep from floating away?

• Tethers

• Ropes

• Chains

• Belts

What must you do to become an astronaut?

• Work hard in school and stay healthy

• Travel to the moon

• Build a rocket

• Write a book