Space Exploration and Circumnavigation Trivia

The video explores the history and advancements in circumnavigating the globe, from Magellan's voyage to modern air and space travel. It highlights key milestones, including the first non-stop flight and the potential of future space travel. The video concludes with a promotion for Skillshare.

What was the duration of Ferdinand Magellan's first successful circumnavigation?

• 1 year

• 4 years

• 2 years

• 3 years

Which ship accidentally circumnavigated the world in under a year during the U.S. Civil War?

• CSS Alabama

• CSS Shenandoah

• CSS Virginia

• CSS Florida

In what year did the US Army Air Service first fly around the world?

• 1955

• 1949

• 1931

• 1924

How long did it take the US Air Force to fly around the world without stopping to refuel in 1949?

• 120 hours

• 150 hours

• 94 hours and 1 minute

• 100 hours

What is the fastest recorded time for circumnavigating the world in a sub-orbital flight?

• 40 hours

• 60 hours

• 32 hours 49 minutes 3 seconds

• 50 hours

Who was the first human to orbit the Earth?

• John Glenn

• Buzz Aldrin

• Neil Armstrong

• Yuri Gagarin

How long does it take the International Space Station to orbit the Earth?

• 84 minutes

• 92 minutes

• 108 minutes

• 100 minutes

What is the potential travel time from New York City to Shanghai using SpaceX's proposed rocket?

• 1 hour

• 2 hours

• 39 minutes

• 3 hours

What is the cost range for a trip to the International Space Station?

• $10-20 million

• $20-40 million

• $40-60 million

• $60-80 million

What platform offers over 19,000 classes including animation and programming?

• Udemy

• Coursera

• Skillshare

• edX