Space Diving Adventure Quiz

What is the main reason space diving from the ISS is considered dangerous?

• Lack of a parachute

• Distance from Earth

• High speed of the ISS

• Lack of oxygen in space

At what altitude does space officially begin according to most scientists?

• 400 km above Earth's surface

• 200 km above Earth's surface

• 50 km above Earth's surface

• 100 km above Earth's surface

How fast does the ISS travel around Earth?

• 100,000 km per hour

• 50,000 km per hour

• 27,600 km per hour

• 10,000 km per hour

What would happen to a diver without a rocket or thruster after jumping from the ISS?

• They would fall straight to Earth

• They would immediately re-enter Earth's atmosphere

• They would orbit Earth like the ISS

• They would float away into space

What is a major risk when re-entering Earth's atmosphere from space?

• Space debris

• Lack of oxygen

• Intense heat from friction

• Lack of communication with Earth

What temperature can be reached due to friction when re-entering Earth's atmosphere?

• 2,500°C

• 1,000°C

• 1,370°C

• 500°C

What is a potential hazard from space debris during a space dive?

• It can cause communication loss

• It can slow down the descent

• It can damage the space suit

• It can hit the diver like a bullet

What is necessary for a safe landing after a space dive?

• A space shuttle

• A specially designed parachute

• A regular parachute

• A heat shield

What is the highest altitude from which a human has ever jumped?

• 50 km

• 41.4 km

• 30 km

• 20 km

Who holds the record for the highest jump from the stratosphere?

• Felix Baumgartner

• Alan Eustace

• Yuri Gagarin

• Neil Armstrong