What does NASA stand for?

• National Astronautics and Space Association

• National Astronomy and Space Administration

• National Aeronautics and Space Administration

• National Aeronautics and Space Association

Answer explanation

NASA stands for National Aeronautics and Space Administration. In July 1958, Eisenhower had signed the National Aeronautics and Space Act, creating the agency, which opened for business on Oct. 1, 1958

When NASA selected a new batch of 9 candidates for the Gemini missions, they instructed each individual to use a fake name when they checked into a hotel. What was that name?

• Max Peck

• Charlie Ross

• Tom Jones

• James Bond

Answer explanation

The nine were Neil Armstrong, Frank Borman Pete Conrad, Jim Lovell, James McDivett, Eliot See, Tom Stafford, Ed White, and John Young. They arrived in Houston on September 15.

To avoid tipping off the media, all checked into the Rice Hotel in Houston under the name of Max Peck

On which Apollo mission did astronauts read from Genesis?

• Apollo 11

• Apollo 10

• Apollo 9

• Apollo 8

Answer explanation

On Christmas Eve, December 24, 1968, the crew of Apollo 8 read from the Book of Genesis as they orbited the Moon. Astronauts Bill Anders Jim Lovell and Frank Borman, the first humans to travel to the Moon, recited verses 1 through 10 of the Genesis creation narrative from the King James Bible.

Who was the first American astronaut launched into space aboard the Mercury capsule?

• Alan Shepard

• Jim Lovell

• John Glen

• Yuri Gagarin

Answer explanation

Alan B. Shepard was America's first astronaut. He was launched aboard the Mercury capsule Freedom 7, on May 6, 1961. His flight lasted 15 minutes.

The Soviets launched a dog into space aboard Sputnik 2. What was the dogs name?

• Rex

• Shadow

• Vodka

• Liaka

Answer explanation

The husky-spitz mix Liaka (Russian word for "Barker") was the name of the dog that went into space aboard Sputnik 2. She was launched on November 3, 1957. She never returned to Earth alive, however her flight proved humans could survive space travel.

What sport did Alan Shepard play on the moon during his Apollo 14 mission?

• Soccer

• Baseball

• Golf

• Football

Answer explanation

Alan Shepard brought two golf balls and the head of a 6-iron. On February 6, 1971, Shepard fit the golf head to a sample recovery shaft and made two shots. The first ball did not travel far, but on his second shot he made contact with the ball announcing it was flying "miles and miles" The club is displayed at the USGA Golf Museum in Liberty Corner, N.J.

How many American Astronauts walked on the moon?

• 24

• 12

• 17

• 0

Answer explanation

12 American astronauts walked on the moon.

Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, Pete Conrad, Alan Bean, Allan Shepard, Edgar Mitchell, David Scott, James Irwin, John Young, Charlie Duke, Eugene Cernan, Harrison Schmidt.

Who was the first astronaut to set foot on the moon?

• John Glenn

• Buzz Lightyear

• Buzz Aldrin

• Neil Armstrong

Answer explanation

Neil Armstrong aboard Apollo 11 was first to set foot on the moon on July 20, 1969. He landed with Buzz Aldrin who was the second person to walk on the moon.

What was the name of NASA before it became NASA?

• NSAS

• NACA

• AAS

• NSA

Answer explanation

In 1958, NASA became an official government agency,but before that happened NACA (National Advisory Committee on Aeronautics) managed exploration of the skies, it was founded in 1916 and dissolved once NASA was founded.

Which of these are two space shuttle names?

• Enterprise and Atlantis

• Spirit and Opportunity

• Freedom and Interdependence

• Voyager and New Horizons

Answer explanation

There were 6 space shuttles built, and 5 flew in space. Atlantis, Columbia, Endeavor, Challenger, Discovery all flew in space. Space Shuttle Enterprise was used for testing landing procedures.