NASA: History and Achievements

What year was NASA established?

• 1958

• 1957

• 1961

• 1960

Who was the U.S. President when NASA was founded?

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• Richard Nixon

• Lyndon B. Johnson

• John F. Kennedy

What was the predecessor organization to NASA?

• NACA

• NRA

• NRAO

• NRAA

Which mission was the first to land humans on the moon?

• Apollo 8

• Apollo 10

• Apollo 11

• Apollo 13

What was the first food eaten on the moon?

• Sugar cookie cubes

• Peaches

• Communion wafer

• Bacon squares

Where is the Kennedy Space Center located?

• New Mexico

• Texas

• Florida

• California

What is the Vehicle Assembly Building known for?

• Being the tallest building

• Being the oldest building

• Housing the largest machines

• Having the largest doors

Which popular toy was invented by a NASA engineer?

• Rubik's Cube

• Super Soaker

• Lego

• Slinky

What is the primary focus of NASA's Earth studies?

• Space exploration

• Climate and atmosphere

• Rocket technology

• Alien life

What is one of NASA's contributions to everyday technology?

• Electric cars

• 3D printing

• Smartphones

• Satellite imagery