Constellations
What is a constellation?
A recognized group of stars that appear to form a specific pattern in the night sky
What is Joan's sister's name?
Barbara
What does NASA stand for?
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Which planet is the largest in our solar system?
Jupiter
What is the name of the launch site in Florida where the shuttle mission begins?
Kennedy Space Center
Which Greek God was responsible for placing most of the mythological heroes and beasts as stars among the constellations?
Zeus
In 7th grade, Frances says her new boarding school gets to take a trip where?
Washington D.C.
Who was the first person to walk on the moon?
Neil Armstrong
What is the hottest planet in our solar system?
Venus (Even though Mercury is closer to the sun, Venus's thick atmosphere traps heat through a runaway greenhouse effect)
What Texas city served as the astronauts home base throughout training?
Houston
What is the proper scientific name for the North Star?
Polaris (historically also called Stella Polaris or Lodestar)
What food combination did Vanessa introduce Frances to?
Strawberry milkshake and PB&J
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How many astronauts have successfully walked on the surface of the moon?
12 (24 have traveled to the moon but only 12 have successfully walked on the moon)
Which planet has the most moons in our solar system?
Saturn (As of 2023, 146 moons of Saturn have been discovered)
What does the acronym FLATS stand for?
First Lady Astronaut Trainees
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How many officially recognized constellations are there?
88
What scientific field did Joan work in before becoming an astronaut?
Astrophysics
How many countries have successfully landed astronauts on the moon?
1 (Only the United States)
Which planet in our solar system rotates completely on its side?
Uranus
How many woman were selected in NASA's Group 8 astronaut class?
6
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What are the 12 zodiac constellations?
Aries, Aquarius, Cancer, Capricornus, Gemini, Leo, Libra, Pisces, Sagittarius, Scorpius, Taurus, and Virgo.
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Joan was selected as one of the first American woman astronauts in what year?
1978
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Roughly how long does it take for sunlight to travel from the Sun to Earth?
8 minutes and 20 seconds
Which planet had rivers on it's surface billions of years ago?
Mars
Which 3 astronauts died during the STS-LR9 mission?
Hank Redmond, John "Griff" Griffin, and Steve