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WorksheetsChallenger Mission Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
Why was the Challenger mission in 1986 so special?
It was the first space shuttle launch.
It was going to carry a teacher into space.
It was the longest space mission ever.
It was the first shuttle to go to the moon.
Who was the teacher chosen to go into space on the Challenger?
Sally Ride
Neil Armstrong
Christa McAuliffe
Buzz Aldrin
What was the main weather problem on the day of the Challenger launch?
It was raining heavily.
It was very cold.
There was a thunderstorm.
It was too hot.
What caused concern about launching the Challenger in freezing air?
It might snow during the launch.
The shuttle might slip on ice.
The cold air could affect the rocket’s parts.
The shuttle might get stuck in the clouds.
What happened to the Challenger after liftoff?
It made it safely to space.
It exploded shortly after liftoff.
It landed back on Earth.
It lost contact with NASA but was found.
What did engineers find on rockets pulled from the ocean that concerned them?
Cracks on the metal
Burn marks
Rust
Ice
Why do you think Lawrence Mulloy said cold air wouldn’t be a problem?
He thought it would be too hot instead.
He wanted to keep everyone confident about the launch.
He knew the air was getting warmer.
He didn’t think the launch would happen.
What did NASA do after the Challenger disaster?
They canceled all future launches.
They improved safety rules and testing.
They changed the shuttle's color.
They launched another shuttle right away.
Why was the investigation into the Challenger disaster important?
It found a way to build a faster shuttle.
It helped NASA fix problems to prevent future accidents.
It stopped NASA from sending people to space.
It helped the Challenger crew land safely.
What lesson did NASA learn from the Challenger disaster?
They needed more rockets.
Communication and safety checks are important.
Weather doesn’t affect space launches.
Space missions are not worth the risk.
