Astronauts and Space Exploration Facts

What does NASA stand for?

• The National Administration of Space Atmosphere

• The National Association of Silly Astronauts

• The National Aeronautics and Space Administration

• The National Aeronautics and Space Association

Since the creation of NASA in 1958, how many American astronauts have walked on the moon's surface?

• 4

• 1

• 9

• 12

What were some of the astronauts careers before becoming astronauts?

• Pilots

• Firefighter

• Flight Attendant

• Chef

Who was the first woman in space in 1963?

• Viktoria Turner

• Veronika Tait

• Valentina Tereshkova

• Valentine Tanner

Why did the Soviet space program choose Tereshkova to orbit Earth?

• She paid them

• She was a skilled parachute jumper

• She always wanted to orbit Earth

• She was really nice

Who was the first American woman in space?

• Samantha Rudolph

• Sarah Roberts

• Sasha Ryder

• Sally Ride

Which of these responsibilities was Sally Ride NOT in charge of while on the Challenger?

• Launching communication satellites

• Operating specific parts of the shuttle

• Finding proof of the existence of aliens

• Conducting experiments

Who was the first African-American woman to travel into space?

• Mae Jemison

• Melanie Jackson

• Mary Jefferson

• Morgan Jacobson

What did Mae Jemison study while aboard the Endeavor?

• How to do somersaults in zero gravity

• The best way to drink coffee in space

• The affects of zero gravity on the human body

• How fast a spacecraft can travel through space

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Who was NASA's first female executive?

• Nicole Gertrude Rodgers

• Naomi Gail Reginald

• Nellie G. Raleigh

• Nancy Grace Roman