Space Missions
What was the first animal sent to space?
Laika the dog
Which planet is called 'the Red Planet'?
Mars
What do astronauts eat?
Special Food - pills
What do we call a telescope in space?
Hubble / Space Telescope
Scientists have found real aliens. True or False?
False - not yet!
Who was the first person to walk on the Moon?
Neil Armstrong
Which is the largest planet in our solar system?
Jupiter
Astronauts can take showers in space. True or False?
False - They use wipes.
What does GPS stand for?
Global Positioning System
What does 'UFO' stand for?
Unidentified Flying Object
Which country sent the first human into space?
Russia
Venus is hotter than Mercury. True or False?
True
Name 2 things you need for a spacewalk.
Helmet, Oxygen, Gloves, Spacesuit
What carries astronauts into space?
A rocket / space shuttle
In movies, what color are aliens often shown as?
green
What was the name of the first space shuttle?
Columbia
Which planet has the most rings?
Saturn
What happens if you drop something in space?
It floats.
What is the International Space Station often called?
ISS
Name 2 places where scientists search for alien life.
Mars, galaxy etc
What was the name of the mission that landed humans on the Moon in 1969?
Apollo 11
Which is the only planet that spins on its side?
Uranus
How do astronauts sleep?
In sleeping bags, strapped to the wall
What is a satellite?
A machine or moon that orbits a planet
What is the name of the galaxy where Earth is found?
The Milky Way