Nigerian Space Exploration

1. Who was the first human to travel into space?

• Neil Armstrong

• Yuri Gagarin

• 1. Buzz Aldrin

• 1. John Glenn

1. In what year did humans first land on the Moon?

• 1. 1965

• 1. 1972

• 1. 1957

• 2. 1969

6. What is the name of Nigeria’s space agency?

• 7. NASA Nigeria

• 7. Afrisat

• 6. NASRDA

• 6. NARSDA

Who is the Director-General of NASRDA as of 2023?

• Dr. Mathew Adepoju

• Dr. S.O. Mohammed

• Dr. Seidu Mohammed

• Dr. Felix Ale

Which international organizations has NASRDA cooperated with in space technology?

• Japan and South Korea

• United States and Russia

• United Kingdom and China

• France and Germany

Where is NASRDA's headquarters located?

• Lagos

• Abuja

• Port Harcourt

• Kano

As of 2023, how many satellites has NASRDA launched?

• Eight

• Two

• Six

• Four

Which of the following is NOT a focus area of the Nigerian Space Programme implemented by NASRDA?

• Basic Space Science and Technology

• Remote Sensing

• Satellite Meteorology

• Agricultural Development

What is the primary objective of NASRDA?

• To develop Nigeria's oil resources

• To establish a fundamental policy for the development of space science and technology

• To manage Nigeria's telecommunications industry

• To oversee Nigeria's agricultural development

11. What does NASA stand for?

• National Aeronautics and Space Administration

• National Aerospace and Satellite Agency

• New Age Space Agency

• National Astrophysics and Space Association