History Of Space Exploration

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    What was the primary objective for Scott Kelly and Mikhail Kornienko to achieve by spending almost one full year in space?

    • Improve Soviet / American Relations
    • To help scientists better understand how the human body reacts and adapts to the harsh environment of space.
    • To study the sun and its radiation.
    • Prove the existence of Einsteins' prediction gravitational waves.
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Explore the pivotal moments in the history of space exploration. This quiz covers key events and figures, from the early orbital missions of animals to significant human spaceflights, assessing knowledge of historical milestones and their impact on space science.

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    What caused the explosion on board Apollo 13 that forced them to abort the mission?

    • A small meteor struck the Command Service Module.

    • An "O" ring leak on the Solid Rocket Boosters.

    • A short in the fan wiring required to stir the Oxygen tanks.

    • A static electric charge was generated due to the dry air on board the space craft.

    Correct Answer
    A. A short in the fan wiring required to stir the Oxygen tanks.
    Explanation
    The explosion on board Apollo 13 that forced them to abort the mission was caused by a short in the fan wiring required to stir the Oxygen tanks. This short circuit led to a spark, which ignited the highly pressurized and volatile oxygen in the tank, resulting in the explosion.

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    What were the names of the "stray dogs" that were the first to go into orbit and return alive on board Sputnik 5?

    • Lisichka and Bars

    • Belka and Strelka

    • Dymka and Kozyavka

    • Albina and Tsyganka

    Correct Answer
    A. Belka and Strelka
    Explanation
    Try again. Look for the hyperlink "stray dogs"

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    Apollo 12 Astronaut Jack Swigert was later removed from the command of the Apollo Soyuz Test Project due to his lack of cooperation in a scandal involving astronauts taking souvenirs into space.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The statement is true because Apollo 12 Astronaut Jack Swigert was indeed removed from the command of the Apollo Soyuz Test Project. This was due to his lack of cooperation in a scandal involving astronauts taking souvenirs into space.

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    In his speech to Rice University, why did President John F. Kennedy say it was important to go to the Moon?

    • Because it is hard.

    • To plant a flag on it and claim it as US territory.

    • To start a colony on the Moon.

    • To prove US superiority over Russia.

    Correct Answer
    A. Because it is hard.
    Explanation
    President John F. Kennedy stated in his speech to Rice University that it was important to go to the Moon because it is hard. This statement implies that the challenge of reaching the Moon would push the boundaries of human capabilities and technological advancements. By emphasizing the difficulty of the task, Kennedy highlighted the significance of the Moon mission as a symbol of American ambition, determination, and innovation.

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    What was the name of the first Space Shuttle. It never flew in space but was responsible for testing the shuttle's ability to glide to a landing.

    • Columbia

    • Enterprise

    • Endeavor

    • Atlantis

    • Challenger

    Correct Answer
    A. Enterprise
    Explanation
    The first Space Shuttle, named Enterprise, was used for testing the shuttle's ability to glide and land. Although it never flew in space, it played a crucial role in the development and testing of the Space Shuttle program.

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    What happened to Ham the Chimpanzee following his orbital mission?

    • Retired from service and went on to star with Ronald Reagan in a movie Bedtime for Bonzo.

    • His remains were buried in Arlington National Cemetery.

    • Retired and lived 17 years at the National Zoo in Washington DC

    • He was stuffed an put on display at the Natural History Museum in Washington DC

    Correct Answer
    A. Retired and lived 17 years at the National Zoo in Washington DC
    Explanation
    Ham the Chimpanzee was retired from service after his orbital mission and went on to live 17 years at the National Zoo in Washington DC.

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    What subject did Christa McAuliffe teach at Concord High School in New Hampshire?

    • Science

    • Algebra

    • Social Studies

    • Art

    Correct Answer
    A. Social Studies
    Explanation
    Christa McAuliffe taught Social Studies at Concord High School in New Hampshire.

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    Which of the following are true about Skylab?

    • It completely burnt up in our as it re-entered Earth's atmosphere.

    • Included a solar observatory, wet and dry experiment stations and a false gravity generator.

    • It's debris landed predominantly in Louisiana and East Texas.

    • NASA was facetiously fined $400 for Debris that landed in South Australia

    Correct Answer
    A. NASA was facetiously fined $400 for Debris that landed in South Australia
    Explanation
    Skylab was the first United States space station and it orbited the Earth from 1973 to 1979. It did not completely burn up in the atmosphere but rather some of its debris landed in different locations, including Louisiana and East Texas. However, the statement that NASA was facetiously fined $400 for debris that landed in South Australia is true. This incident occurred as a joke, where an Australian radio station sent NASA an invoice for littering after Skylab's debris fell in Western Australia.

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