History of Space Exploration

What is the primary focus of the image related to space exploration?

• The first satellite in space

• The first human on Mars

• The first human moon landing

• The discovery of water on the moon

What did Galileo Galilei use to explore space?

• Microscope

• Binoculars

• Telescope

• Periscope

What significant astronomical discovery did Galileo make in 1610?

• He discovered the rings of Saturn

• He discovered the Great Red Spot on Jupiter

• He was the first to see moons off of Jupiter

• He found the Andromeda Galaxy

What is the primary focus of the image related to science?

• Astronomy

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Physics

Which scientific tool shown in the image is used to observe distant objects?

• Microscope

• Telescope

• Barometer

• Thermometer

What type of simple machine can be seen on the desk in the image?

• Pulley

• Lever

• Wheel and axle

• Inclined plane

What was the name of the first man-made object to orbit the Earth?

• Apollo 11

• Voyager 1

• Sputnik

• Hubble Telescope

In which year did Sputnik, the first man-made object to orbit Earth, launch?

• 1969

• 1957

• 1972

• 1981

Which country was responsible for creating Sputnik, the first man-made object to orbit Earth?

• United States

• Soviet Union (USSR)

• China

• Germany

What year was the first weather satellite launched by the USA?

• 1960

• 1958

• 1965

• 1970