Section 1: General Space Knowledge

1. What is the name of our galaxy?

- A) Andromeda

- B) Milky Way

- C) Orion

- D) Sombrero

2. Which planet is known as the "Red Planet"?

- A) Venus

- B) Mars

- C) Jupiter

- D) Saturn

3. What is the main source of energy for our solar system?

- A) Nuclear fusion

- B) Fossil fuels

- C) Geothermal energy

- D) Solar panels

Section 2: Solar System

4. How many planets are there in our solar system?

- A) 7

- B) 8

- C) 9

- D) 10
5. Which planet is the largest in our solar system?

- A) Earth

- B) Jupiter

- C) Saturn

- D) Neptune

6. What is the name of the first man-made object to reach space?

- A) Hubble Space Telescope

- B) Voyager 1

- C) Sputnik 1

- D) International Space Station (ISS)

Section 3: Space Exploration

7. Who was the first human to orbit the Earth?

- A) Yuri Gagarin

- B) Neil Armstrong

- C) Buzz Aldrin

- D) John Glenn

8. Which space agency launched the Apollo missions to the Moon?

- A) NASA

- B) ESA (European Space Agency)

- C) ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation)

- D) Roscosmos
Section 4: Stars and Constellations

9. What is the closest star to Earth, other than the Sun?

- A) Alpha Centauri

- B) Proxima Centauri

- C) Betelgeuse

- D) Sirius

10. Which constellation is known as "The Great Bear"?

- A) Orion

- B) Ursa Major

- C) Leo

- D) Scorpius

Section 5: Space Phenomena

11. What causes a solar eclipse?

- A) Earth coming between the Sun and the Moon

- B) Moon coming between the Sun and Earth

- C) Sun coming between the Earth and the Moon

- D) Earth's rotation on its axis

12. What is a black hole?

- A) A collapsed star with intense gravitational pull

- B) A type of galaxy with no stars

- C) A region in space with no matter

- D) A comet that has lost its tail

Section 6: Miscellaneous

13. What is the purpose of the International Space Station (ISS)?

- A) To observe the Earth's climate

- B) To serve as a space hotel for tourists

- C) To conduct scientific research in microgravity

- D) To mine asteroids for resources

14. What is a meteor shower?

- A) The collision of two planets

- B) A group of spacecraft traveling together

- C) A large asteroid impact on a planet

- D) A celestial event with a high number of meteors visible in the sky

Section 7: Space Technology

15. What is the purpose of a telescope in space exploration?

- A) To launch satellites

- B) To observe distant objects in space

- C) To communicate with aliens

- D) To generate solar power

16. Which spacecraft successfully landed the first humans on the Moon?

- A) Apollo 11

- B) Voyager 2

- C) Mars Rover

- D) Hubble Space Telescope

Section 8: Space Terms

17. Define "gravity" and explain how it influences objects in space.

18. What is a satellite, and how are artificial satellites different from natural satellites?

Section 9: Space Missions

19. Name a recent space mission or probe and describe its primary objectives.

20. Why is studying Mars important for scientists?

Section 10: Space Geography

21. Identify the largest moon of Jupiter.

- A) Europa

- B) Ganymede

- C) Titan

- D) Callisto

22. Name the dwarf planet located in the Kuiper Belt.

- A) Pluto

- B) Eris

- C) Haumea

- D) Ceres
Section 11: Space Concepts

23. Explain the difference between a comet and an asteroid.

24. What is a light-year, and why is it used to measure astronomical distances?

Section 12: Space Phenomena

25. How do Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) occur?

26. Define "nebula" and discuss its role in the formation of stars.

Section 13: Space Exploration History

27. Who was the first woman in space?

- A) Valentina Tereshkova

- B) Sally Ride

- C) Mae Jemison

- D) Yuri Gagarin

28. Which Apollo mission successfully landed the first humans on the Moon?

- A) Apollo 11

- B) Apollo 13

- C) Apollo 17

- D) Apollo 8
Section 14: Solar System Features

29. Which planet is known for its prominent rings?

- A) Jupiter

- B) Saturn

- C) Uranus

- D) Neptune

30. What is the largest volcano in our solar system, located on Mars?

- A) Olympus Mons

- B) Mount Everest

- C) Mauna Kea

- D) Krakatoa

Section 15: Space Agencies

31. Which country's space agency is known as "Roscosmos"?

- A) China

- B) Russia

- C) United States

- D) European Union

32. What does NASA stand for?

- A) National Aeronautics and Space Administration

- B) North American Space Association

- C) National Astronomical and Space Agency

- D) New Age Space Advancement

Section 16: Space Phenomena

33. What causes a lunar eclipse?

- A) Earth coming between the Sun and the Moon

- B) Moon coming between the Sun and Earth

- C) Sun coming between the Earth and the Moon

- D) Earth's rotation on its axis

34. Which phenomenon occurs when a star explodes and becomes extremely bright for a short
period?

- A) Supernova

- B) Comet

- C) Nebula

- D) Quasar

Section 17: Space Technology

35. What is the purpose of a rover in space exploration?

- A) To orbit planets

- B) To land on and explore the surface of celestial bodies

- C) To study distant galaxies

- D) To generate solar energy

36. Which space telescope is famous for its observations in visible, ultraviolet, and near-infrared
light?

- A) Hubble Space Telescope

- B) Chandra X-ray Observatory

- C) James Webb Space Telescope

- D) Kepler Space Telescope

Section 18: Space Exploration Achievements

37. Which spacecraft provided the first close-up images of Pluto in 2015?

- A) Voyager 1

- B) New Horizons

- C) Cassini-Huygens

- D) Mars Science Laboratory (Curiosity)

38. What is the purpose of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST)?

- A) To search for extraterrestrial life

- B) To study the Sun's atmosphere

- C) To observe distant galaxies and stars

- D) To explore the outer planets

Section 19: Space Concepts

39. What is a light-year, and approximately how far does light travel in one year?

- A) The distance light travels in one day

- B) The distance light travels in one month

- C) The distance light travels in one year

- D) The distance light travels in one hour

40. Which force keeps planets in orbit around the Sun?

- A) Magnetism

- B) Gravity

- C) Centrifugal force

- D) Electromagnetic force
Section 20: Space Missions

41. What was the main objective of the Mars Perseverance Rover mission?

- A) To study the atmosphere of Mars

- B) To search for signs of past microbial life on Mars

- C) To establish a human settlement on Mars

- D) To analyze the rings of Mars

42. Which space mission involved sending a probe to study Jupiter and its moons?

- A) Galileo

- B) Pioneer 10

- C) Viking

- D) Juno

Section 21: Space Technology

43. What is the purpose of the International Space Station (ISS)?

- A) To serve as a space hotel for tourists

- B) To mine asteroids for resources

- C) To conduct scientific research in microgravity

- D) To explore the outer reaches of the solar system

44. Which of the following is not a method for spacecraft to generate power in space?

- A) Solar panels

- B) Nuclear reactors

- C) Wind turbines

- D) Radioisotope thermoelectric generators (RTGs)

Section 22: Celestial Bodies

45. Which of Jupiter's moons is known for its intense volcanic activity?

- A) Ganymede

- B) Io

- C) Europa

- D) Callisto

46. What is the name of the largest moon of Saturn?

- A) Enceladus

- B) Titan

- C) Rhea

- D) Mimas

Section 23: Space History

47. Who was the first person to walk on the Moon?

- A) Yuri Gagarin

- B) Buzz Aldrin

- C) Neil Armstrong

- D) Michael Collins

48. Which space shuttle was the first to launch and orbit the Earth?

- A) Columbia

- B) Discovery

- C) Atlantis

- D) Challenger
Section 24: Space Phenomena

49. What is a pulsar?

- A) A type of asteroid

- B) A rapidly rotating neutron star emitting beams of electromagnetic radiation

- C) A type of comet

- D) A distant galaxy

50. What causes the phases of the Moon?

- A) Earth's shadow

- B) Changes in the Moon's shape

- C) Sunlight hitting different parts of the Moon

- D) The Moon's orbit around Earth

Section 25: Space Concepts

51. What is a galaxy, and approximately how many galaxies are estimated to exist in the
observable universe?

- A) A system of planets orbiting a star; billions

- B) A collection of stars, gas, and dust bound together by gravity; trillions

- C) A large asteroid; millions

- D) A type of comet; thousands

52. How does a space probe differ from a space telescope?

- A) Probes are used for communication; telescopes for observation

- B) Probes explore space directly; telescopes observe from a fixed position

- C) Telescopes are manned missions; probes are unmanned

- D) Probes study Earth; telescopes study space

Section 26: Space Exploration

53. Which planet is often referred to as the "Evening Star" or "Morning Star" when visible in the
night sky?

- A) Venus

- B) Mars

- C) Mercury

- D) Jupiter

54. What is the name of the spacecraft that successfully landed the rover "Perseverance" on Mars
in 2021?

- A) Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter

- B) InSight

- C) Mars Express

- D) Mars 2020

Section 27: Space Missions

55. Which space mission involved a spacecraft colliding with a comet to study its composition?

- A) Stardust

- B) Deep Impact

- C) Rosetta

- D) Hayabusa

56. What was the primary goal of the Hubble Space Telescope when it was launched?

- A) Observing distant galaxies

- B) Studying the Moon's surface

- C) Monitoring space weather

- D) Searching for signs of extraterrestrial life

Section 28: Space Technology

57. What is the purpose of a space suit worn by astronauts during spacewalks?

- A) To provide oxygen for breathing

- B) To protect against micrometeoroids and extreme temperatures

- C) To enhance communication with Earth

- D) To generate power for equipment

58. Which space agency launched the Chang'e-4 mission, the first to successfully land on the far
side of the Moon?

- A) NASA

- B) ESA (European Space Agency)

- C) CNSA (China National Space Administration)

- D) ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation)

Section 29: Space Concepts

59. What is a supernova, and what role does it play in the life cycle of a star?

- A) A black hole; it marks the end of a star's life

- B) An exploding star; it releases energy and elements into space

- C) A type of comet; it signals the beginning of a star's formation

- D) A galaxy; it influences the gravitational pull on nearby stars

60. Explain the concept of gravitational slingshot (gravity assist) in space exploration.

- A) A technique to repair spacecraft in orbit

- B) A way to increase the speed of a spacecraft using a planet's gravity

- C) A method to slow down a spacecraft during re-entry

- D) A maneuver to change a spacecraft's direction in deep space