Space Exploration and Scientific Inquiry

What is the name of the spacecraft that orbits the Earth and serves as a home for astronauts conducting research?

• Universal Space Hub (USH)

• Galactic Space Station (GSS)

• International Space Station (ISS)

• Planetary Research Vessel (PRV)

Which celestial body is at the center of our solar system?

• Moon

• Sun

• Mars

• Earth

What term is used to describe the path an object takes around another object in space?

• loop

• orbit

• circle

• curve

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Which galaxy is home to our solar system?

• Andromeda

• Milky Way

• Orion

• Triangulum

What is the name of the galaxy that contains our solar system?

• Andromeda

• Pegasus

• Orion

• Milky Way

What term is used to describe a large body of ice and dust that orbits the sun?

• comet

• planet

• asteroid

• moon

What is the name of the device used to receive signals from satellites in space?

• cosmic transmitter

• space receiver

• satellite dish

• orbit antenna

What term is used to describe anything originating from outside the Earth's atmosphere?

• alien

• cosmic

• celestial

• extraterrestrial

What is the process of traveling through space called?

• Galactic voyage

• Space journey

• Space travel

• Celestial expedition

Which space station serves as a collaborative effort between multiple countries for scientific research in space?

• National Space Station (NSS)

• International Space Station (ISS)

• Global Space Station (GSS)

• Universal Space Station (USS)