Space Quiz

Who was the chief engineer behind the first Soviet spacecraft?

• Yuri Gagarin

• Sergei Korolev

• Alexei Leonov

• Konstantin Tsiolkovsky

"Sputnik" is a Russian word that means "traveling companion" or "satellite."

• True

• False

Why do different countries use different words for space travelers?

• Because of language differences and political history

• To confuse people

• For fun

• No particular reason

Which animals were the first to return safely from space?

• Dogs Belka and Strelka

• Monkeys Cheeta and Rita

Who was the first human in space?

• Neil Armstrong

• Yuri Gagarin

• Valentina Tereshkova

• Buzz Aldrin

When did the first human spaceflight occur?

• 1957

• 1961

• 1969

How long did Yuri Gagarin's first flight last?

• 10 minutes

• 1 hour and 48 minutes

• 6 hours

Who spent the longest continuous time in space?

• Yuri Gagarin

• Valeri Polyakov

• Neil Armstrong

• Buzz Aldrin

As of 2025, which country has sent the most people into space?

• United States

• Russia

• China

• France

Who was the first person to walk in space?

• Alexei Leonov

• Neil Armstrong