Space: The Final Frontier
What was the first human-made object to go into space?
A. A rocket ship
B. A telescope
C. A satellite
D. A weather balloon
✅ Answer: C. A satellite
Sputnik 1, launched by the Soviet Union in 1957, was the first artificial satellite to orbit Earth.
True or False: Rockets can work in space because they push against air.
❌ Answer: False
Rockets work by pushing against nothing! They use Newton’s Third Law — for every action, there’s an equal and opposite reaction.
6. What planet have humans not visited, but sent rovers to explore?
A. The Moon
B. Mars
C. Jupiter
D. Venus
B. Mars
Rovers like Curiosity and Perseverance are exploring Mars, but no humans have landed there—yet!
Q: What do the letters NASA stand for?
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
What is the name of the big telescope NASA launched into space in 1990?
A. Hubble Space Telescope
B. James Webb Telescope
C. Spacelens
D. SkyCam
A. Hubble Space Telescope
Hubble has sent back amazing images of planets, stars, and galaxies far away.
B. Neil Armstrong
He took the first steps on the Moon on July 20, 1969, during the Apollo 11 mission.
What is the name of the powerful rocket used in the Apollo missions?
A. Starship Enterprise
B. Saturn V
C. Apollo
D. Mercury
B. Saturn V
Saturn V was the massive rocket that launched astronauts to the Moo
Which planet has the most moons?
A. Earth
B. Saturn
C. Jupiter
D. Uranus
C. Jupiter (as of current count)
Jupiter has over 90 moons!
True or False: NASA only works on space missions.
Answer: False
NASA also studies Earth’s climate, builds airplanes, and develops new technologies.
What space station does NASA help operate with other countries?
A. NASA Lab
B. United Space Station
C. International Space Station (ISS)
D. Apollo Base
C. International Space Station (ISS)
The ISS is a huge science lab in space where astronauts live and work.
4. What do astronauts wear in space to help them breathe and stay safe?
A. Fire suits
B. Space suits
C. Lab coats
D. Jet packs
B. Space suits
Space suits protect astronauts from the vacuum of space, provide oxygen, and help regulate temperature.
What do you call the part of a rocket where the astronauts sit?
A. Cargo bay
B. Launchpad
C. Cockpit
D. Capsule
D. Capsule
The capsule is the crew area at the top of the rocket. It returns to Earth after the mission.
Which planet spins sideways on its axis?
A. Neptune
B. Uranus
C. Mars
D. Venus
B. Uranus
Uranus is tilted so much it looks like it's rolling around the Sun!
Which NASA rover is currently exploring Mars (as of 2025)?
A. Spirit
B. Curiosity
C. Perseverance
D. Opportunity
C. Perseverance
Launched in 2020, Perseverance is exploring the surface of Mars and searching for signs of ancient life.
What kind of food did NASA invent for astronauts that kids now eat on Earth?
A. Orange juice
B. Mac n cheese
C. Freeze-dried ice cream
D. Ready made meals
Answer: Freeze-dried ice cream (also called astronaut ice cream)!
5. What was the name of the first American space shuttle?
A. Discovery
B. Challenger
C. Atlantis
D. Columbia
D. Columbia
Columbia launched in 1981 and was the first reusable space shuttle.
True or False: Astronauts can float in space because there’s no gravity.
❌ Answer: False
There is gravity in space! Astronauts float because they are in free fall, orbiting Earth.
Which is the hottest planet in our solar system?
A. Mercury
B. Venus
C. Mars
D. Jupiter
B. Venus
Even though Mercury is closer to the Sun, Venus traps heat with its thick atmosphere.
What was NASA’s first human spaceflight program?
A. Apollo
B. Artemis
C. Gemini
D. Mercury
D. Mercury
Project Mercury was NASA’s first program to send humans into space, starting in 1958
Who was the first human to travel into space?
A. Neil Armstrong
B. Buzz Aldrin
C. Yuri Gagarin
D. John Glenn
C. Yuri Gagarin
He was a Russian cosmonaut who orbited Earth in 1961.
What famous words did astronaut Neil Armstrong say when he stepped onto the Moon?
A. "Welcome to the Moon!"
B. "Houston, we have a problem."
C. "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind."
D. "To infinity and beyond!"
Answer: C.
He said this historic line during the Apollo 11 mission in 1969.
What company is building rockets like Starship for future Mars missions?
A. NASA
B. Blue Origin
C. SpaceX
D. Boeing
C. SpaceX
SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk, is working on reusable rockets like Starship to reach Mars and beyond.
What planet is known for having giant storms, including a “Great Red Spot”?
A. Saturn
B. Mars
C. Jupiter
D. Neptune
C. Jupiter
The Great Red Spot is a huge storm that’s been raging for hundreds of years!
When was NASA founded?
A. 1776
B. 1958
C. 1969
D. 2000
B. 1958
NASA was created in response to the launch of Sputnik by the Soviet Un
How long does it take for a rocket to reach space?
A. 1 hour
B. 8 hours
C. 8 minutes
D. 45 seconds
C. 8 minutes
It only takes about 8 minutes for rockets to reach space after liftoff!