Space Exploration Quiz

Who is considered the pioneer of astronautic theory?

• Constantine Tsiolkovsky

• Albert Einstein

• Yuri Gagarin

• Isaac Newton

What is a major drawback of multi-stage rockets?

• They are too slow

• They are very costly

• They are reusable

• They cannot reach space

Who was the first human to travel into space?

• Yuri Gagarin

• Alexei Leonov

• Neil Armstrong

• Buzz Aldrin

What are the three main components of a space shuttle?

• Cockpit, Wings, Tail

• Orbiter, External Tank, Solid Rocket Boosters

• Engine, Fuel Tank, Payload

• Command Module, Service Module, Lunar Module

Which space shuttle disintegrated during reentry in 2003?

• Challenger

• Atlantis

• Columbia

• Discovery

What is a geostationary satellite?

• A satellite that is used for military purposes

• A satellite that orbits the Moon

• A satellite that remains stationary relative to a point on Earth

• A satellite that orbits the Earth in 90 minutes

What is the minimum speed required to keep a satellite in orbit?

• 5 km/s

• 8 km/s

• 12 km/s

• 10 km/s

Which of the following is NOT a use of artificial satellites?

• Weather forecasting

• Deep-sea exploration

• Remote sensing

• Telecommunication

How do satellites assist in weather forecasting?

• By monitoring solar flares

• By taking photographs of clouds and measuring atmospheric conditions

• By measuring the Earth's magnetic field

• By tracking animal migrations

What is remote sensing?

• A process to repair satellites in orbit

• A way to communicate with extraterrestrial life

• A technique to gather information about an object without direct contact

• A method to control satellites from Earth