Solar System
How many stars are in our solar system?
One, the sun!
What star was used by sailors to sail north?
North Star/Polaris
True of False: The universe is expanding
True
Which mission put humans on the moon?
Apollo 11
Who was the first person to set foot on the moon?
Neil Armstrong
What number planet is Earth from the Sun?
3rd
How many constellations are there in the zodiac family?
12
Our solar system lives inside this galaxy
Milky Way
Which recent mission sent astronauts back to the moon?
Artemis 2
This U.S. agency is responsible for sending astronauts and spacecraft into space
NASA
What is the hottest planet?
Venus
Which famous constellation looks like a big spoon in the sky?
The Big Dipper
What is the Milky Way shaped like?
A Spiral
Who was the first US woman in space?
Sally Ride
What force keeps planets orbiting the Sun and keeps you from floating away?
Gravity
Name a planet past Jupiter
Saturn, Uranus, or Neptune
Which constellation represents a winged horse and contains a famous square of stars?
Pegasus
A star’s color tells you its temperature. Which is hotter: blue or red stars?
Blue Stars
Who is the famous mathematician who helped NASA calculate flight paths and was featured in the movie, Hidden Figures?
Katherine Johnson
What is space rock that burns up in Earth’s atmosphere, creating a bright streak called?
Meteor
The asteroid belt is between what two planets?
Mars and Jupiter
Which constellation looks like a big bear?
Ursa Major
What is the name for a huge explosion that happens when a big star dies?
Supernova
What was the most recent telescope sent to space by NASA?
James Webb Space Telescope
What is the name of the most recent rover on Mars?
Perserverance