VOICED: America honors its heroes, the first men on the moon

President Obama honored Apollo 11 astronauts on the 40th anniversary of the moon landing. He shared personal memories of space missions from his childhood. The astronauts, including Buzz Aldrin, participated in a media tour, sharing their experiences. Eugene Cernan emphasized the need for continued space exploration despite budget cuts, highlighting the goal of reaching Mars. Public support for Mars missions is limited, but moon exploration is seen as a step forward. Google launched a program for virtual lunar tours, enhancing public engagement with space exploration.

Who were the astronauts honored by President Obama on the 40th anniversary of the moon landing?

• Chris Hadfield, Tim Peake, and Scott Kelly

• Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Buzz Aldrin

• Yuri Gagarin, John Glenn, and Alan Shepard

• Sally Ride, Mae Jemison, and Peggy Whitson

What humorous incident did Buzz Aldrin recall from his moon landing experience?

• He forgot to plant the flag

• He lost his helmet

• He tripped on the lunar surface

• He peed in his pants

How many astronauts have walked on the moon during the Apollo missions?

• 24

• 18

• 12

• 6

What did Eugene Cernan emphasize about space exploration?

• It should focus only on Mars

• It should be halted due to budget constraints

• It is unnecessary as we know enough

• It is crucial and should continue despite budget cuts

What percentage of Americans support sending astronauts to Mars?

• 90%

• 25%

• 75%

• 51%