Space Exploration Quiz

In 1969, _ became the first person to walk on the Moon.

(a)  

The first artificial satellite in space was _.

(a)  

_ was the first human to travel into space.

(a)  

The International Space Station (ISS) began construction in _.

(a)  

The first animals sent into space were _.

(a)  

Who was the first woman in space?

• Mae Jemison

• Valentina Tereshkova

• Peggy Whitson

• Laika

What is one reason people explore space?

• To find gold

• To learn about the universe

• To build more cars

• To make new oceans

What is the ISS?

• A moon rover

• A space station built by many countries

• A type of rocket

• The first animal in space

Which animal was the first dog in space?

• Laika

• Tardigrade

• Monkey

• Cat

How often does the ISS orbit Earth?

• Every 24 hours

• Every 90 minutes

• Every 30 days

• Every 7 days