Trivia Facts About Apollo 11 Space Mission!
Welcome to the trivia facts about the Apollo 11 space mission. This mission was seen as impossible and was marked by some failure before the famous team set their feet on the moon. Did you know that the astronauts spend almost a whole day on the moon? See what else you about the historic landing on the man on the moon by taking this quiz.
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Who was the first person to step on the moon?
- A.
Buzz Aldrin
- B.
Neil Armstrong
- C.
Michael Collins
- D.
William A. Anders
Correct Answer
B. Neil ArmstrongExplanation
Neil Armstrong was the first person to step on the moon. He made history on July 20, 1969, as part of the Apollo 11 mission. Armstrong famously said, "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind," as he became the first human to set foot on the lunar surface. His achievement marked a significant milestone in space exploration and solidified his place in history as a pioneer and hero.Rate this question:
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- 2.
How much lunar material was collected to take back to Earth?
- A.
15 pounds
- B.
20 pounds
- C.
35 pounds
- D.
47.5 pounds
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D. 47.5 poundsExplanation
Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin spent about two and a half hours outside the spacecraft and together they collected 47.5 pounds of lunar material for return to Earth.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Buzz Aldrin's real name was Edwin Eugene Aldrin, Jr.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
He was born on Jan. 20, 1930 in Glen Ridge, New Jersey.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What manned mission was the Apollo 11 of NASA's Apollo program?
- A.
First
- B.
Third
- C.
Fifth
- D.
Seventh
Correct Answer
C. FifthExplanation
The correct answer is fifth because the question is asking for the manned mission that was part of NASA's Apollo program. Apollo 11 was the fifth manned mission of the Apollo program and it is well-known for being the mission that successfully landed the first humans on the moon.Rate this question:
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- 5.
How long did it take the Apollo 11 to reach lunar orbit?
- A.
One
- B.
Three
- C.
Five
- D.
Seven
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B. ThreeExplanation
The correct answer is three. The Apollo 11 mission took approximately three days to reach lunar orbit. This duration included the launch from Earth, the journey through space, and the necessary maneuvers to enter the orbit around the Moon. The spacecraft traveled at an average speed of about 2,300 miles per hour to cover the distance of roughly 238,900 miles between Earth and the Moon. This timeframe allowed the astronauts to prepare for the subsequent lunar landing and complete various tasks during their mission.Rate this question:
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- 6.
The Apollo spacecraft had five main parts.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The Apollo spacecraft had three parts: a Command Module (CM) with a cabin for the three astronauts, and the only part that landed back on Earth; a Service Module (SM), which supported the Command Module with propulsion, electrical power, oxygen, and water; and a Lunar Module (LM) for landing on the Moon.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Where did the spacecraft land once it reentered the Earth's atmosphere on July 24, 1969?
- A.
Mediterranean Sea
- B.
Atlantic Ocean
- C.
Indian Ocean
- D.
Pacific Ocean
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D. Pacific OceanExplanation
The spacecraft landed in the Pacific Ocean once it reentered the Earth's atmosphere on July 24, 1969.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Each crewman of Apollo 11 had made a spaceflight before this mission.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement indicates that each crewman of Apollo 11 had prior experience with spaceflight before embarking on the mission. Therefore, the answer is true.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which U.S. president made it a national mandate to land a man on the moon?
- A.
John F. Kennedy
- B.
Lyndon B. Johnson
- C.
Harry Truman
- D.
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Correct Answer
A. John F. KennedyExplanation
In 1961, Kennedy proposed a national goal that "before this decade is out, of landing a man on the Moon and returning him safely to Earth."Rate this question:
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- 10.
What did the astronauts plant on the moon?
- A.
A huge vegetable garden
- B.
An American flag
- C.
A goalpost
- D.
A pitchfork
Correct Answer
B. An American flagExplanation
The astronauts planted an American flag on the moon. This was done during the Apollo missions to signify the achievement of the United States in landing astronauts on the moon. The flag served as a symbol of national pride and was a significant moment in the history of space exploration.Rate this question:
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- 11.
William Safire prepared a speech called In Event of Moon Disaster for President Nixon to read on television if the Apollo 11 astronauts were stranded on the Moon.[
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
William Safire did indeed prepare a speech called "In Event of Moon Disaster" for President Nixon to read on television if the Apollo 11 astronauts were stranded on the Moon. This contingency speech was written as a precautionary measure in case the mission did not go as planned and the astronauts were unable to return to Earth. The speech was never delivered, as the Apollo 11 mission was successful and the astronauts returned safely.Rate this question:
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- 12.
The Apollo 11 effectively ended the Space Race between the United States and Russia.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The Soviet Union was secretly attempting to compete with the US in landing a man on the Moon but had been hampered by repeated failures.Rate this question:
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