Space Exploration

Which of the following is the first challenge that had to be overcome by rockets in order for humans to explore space? First, rockets needed -

• a place in which the astronauts could sit.

• a way to return to Earth's surface.

• enough thrust to overcome Earth's gravity.

• landing gear that worked on another planet.

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With our current technology, travel to the closest star in another solar system is not possible for a human crew due to what limitation?

• Inability to store food and water for long periods of time.

• Lack of data about the many objects found in space.

• Absence of light and energy in the far reaches of space.

• Relatively short human life spans and slow travel speeds.

What is the most important function of a space suit like the ones astronauts wear when walking in space?

• To give the astronaut freedom of movement in space

• To provide oxygen and protection from radiation

• To make it easy to get in and out of the International Space Station

• To help the astronaut perform experiments in space

Of the following, the only space exploration vehicle that was not designed to carry humans into space is the -

• Gemini spacecraft

• space shuttle

• space probe

• Apollo spacecraft

Which of the following celestial bodies of the Solar System have humans visited?

• the Moon

• Mars

• Venus

• Saturn

Who was the first human to walk on the Moon?

• Yuri A. Gagarin

• Neil Armstrong

• Valentina Tereshkova

• Sally Ride

Which of these items is not needed to sustain life in space?

• oxygen

• food

• water

• tools

What is the ISS?

• International Student Services

• Inside Sun Secrets

• Iraq Space Services

• International Space Station

Which of these is a place where humans live and study space?

• Mars Rover

• International Space Station

• Moon probe

• Space Shuttle

Why would animals be sent to space before humans?

• Because they are much cuter

• Because they can withstand more force

• To test for safety

• Because they didn't have to pay them