Cold War Exploration
What Planet is it?
Space Technology
Modern Day Discoveries
Finale
100
During the Cold War, the battle between countries for space exploration was called the...?
Space Race
100
What planet does the human race live on?
Earth
100
SpaceX created history when the company developed a rocket that can do what?
Land itself back on earth
100
What spacecraft is currently on a mission around the moon?
Artemis II
200
Who was America racing against to be the first on the moon?
The USSR
(Union of Soviet Socialist Republics)
200
What is the name of the dwarf planet that used to be our solar systems 9th planet?
Pluto
200
These mechanical objects orbit earth and are not only used for space research but also tracking weather, GPS, and Internet Signals.
Satellites
200
Elon Musk is the founder of what modern space exploration company?
!Bonus!
What is Elon Musk's Net Worth Today?
200
!Double Points!
(Closest Answer Wins)
Nasa was created by the U.S. Government to compete for space domination with other countries. What year was NASA founded?
1958
300
What spacecraft exploded during its launch in 1986 resulting in the death of seven people?
The Challenger
300
What is the smallest planet in our solar system?
Mercury
38% the Size of Earth
300
What are machines that drive over Mars and then moon's surface called?
(Generic)
Rovers
300
How many astronauts are aboard the Artemis II spacecraft?
FOUR
400
What was the two men that planted the U.S. Flag on the moon on July 20th, 1969
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400
What planet in our solar system has the shortest day?
Jupiter
(9 Hours and 56 Minutes)
400
What is the name of the metal plate on a space craft that absorb or deflect heat away from the space craft?
Heat Shields
400
In 2025, NASA launched the Escapade Mission in order to understand a planet's atmosphere. What planet is being studied during this mission?
Mars
400
!Double Points!
(Closest Answer Wins)
How many GALLONS of fuel does a rocket used for moon exploration typically use?
770,000 Gallons
Over 18,300 Barrels of Oil
15% more than an Olympic Swimming Pool
500
In 1957, this animal was the first living creature in Earths orbit.
Dog (Laika)
*She Did Not Make It Back*
500
The planet, HD 189733 b became famous because of the fact that rains what?
Molten Glass
500
This telescope was launched in 1990 and become one of the most famous telescopes because of the images that it has captured. Its photos helped to explain things like the universe continuing to expand, and star forming regions.
What is the name of this Telescope?
The Hubble Telescope
500
In 2015, the planet Kepler-452b was discovered. This was possibly a "future altering" discovery for one main reason. Why?
It is very similar to earth
"Earths Cousin"
