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Space Exploration and Astrobiology

Description: Test your knowledge on Space Exploration and Astrobiology, the study of life in the universe.
Number of Questions: 14
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Which space agency was responsible for the first human landing on the Moon?

  1. NASA

  2. ESA

  3. Roscosmos

  4. JAXA


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

NASA, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, was responsible for the Apollo program, which culminated in the first human landing on the Moon in 1969.

What is the name of the first space telescope launched by NASA?

  1. Hubble Space Telescope

  2. James Webb Space Telescope

  3. Chandra X-ray Observatory

  4. Spitzer Space Telescope


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hubble Space Telescope was launched in 1990 and has revolutionized our understanding of the universe, providing stunning images and valuable data.

Which planet in our solar system is known as the "Red Planet"?

  1. Mars

  2. Venus

  3. Jupiter

  4. Saturn


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mars is often referred to as the "Red Planet" due to the presence of iron oxide on its surface, which gives it a reddish appearance.

What is the name of the largest moon in our solar system?

  1. Ganymede

  2. Titan

  3. Callisto

  4. Europa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ganymede is the largest moon in our solar system and is even larger than the planet Mercury.

Which space probe was the first to successfully land on Venus?

  1. Venera 7

  2. Mariner 2

  3. Pioneer Venus 1

  4. Magellan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Venera 7 was the first space probe to successfully land on Venus in 1970, providing valuable data about the planet's harsh conditions.

What is the name of the space probe that explored the outer planets of our solar system, including Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune?

  1. Voyager 1

  2. Voyager 2

  3. Pioneer 10

  4. Pioneer 11


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Both Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 were launched in 1977 and have explored the outer planets of our solar system, providing groundbreaking data and images.

Which space telescope is designed to study the cosmic microwave background, the leftover radiation from the Big Bang?

  1. Hubble Space Telescope

  2. James Webb Space Telescope

  3. Planck Space Telescope

  4. Chandra X-ray Observatory


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Planck Space Telescope was launched in 2009 and has provided valuable data about the cosmic microwave background, helping us understand the early universe.

What is the name of the first exoplanet discovered orbiting a Sun-like star?

  1. 51 Pegasi b

  2. HD 209458 b

  3. Gliese 876 b

  4. Tau Boötis b


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

51 Pegasi b was the first exoplanet discovered orbiting a Sun-like star in 1995, opening up new avenues for studying planetary systems beyond our own.

Which space probe was the first to successfully land on Mars?

  1. Viking 1

  2. Mariner 4

  3. Pathfinder

  4. Curiosity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Viking 1 was the first space probe to successfully land on Mars in 1976, providing valuable data and images of the Martian surface.

What is the name of the space telescope designed to study dark energy and dark matter?

  1. Hubble Space Telescope

  2. James Webb Space Telescope

  3. Planck Space Telescope

  4. Dark Energy Survey


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Dark Energy Survey is a collaboration of astronomers using a dedicated telescope to study dark energy and dark matter, two of the most mysterious components of the universe.

Which space probe was the first to successfully enter orbit around Jupiter?

  1. Pioneer 10

  2. Pioneer 11

  3. Galileo

  4. Cassini-Huygens


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pioneer 10 was the first space probe to successfully enter orbit around Jupiter in 1973, providing valuable data about the planet and its moons.

What is the name of the space probe that explored the surface of Venus using radar imaging?

  1. Venera 7

  2. Magellan

  3. Pioneer Venus 1

  4. Cassini-Huygens


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Magellan was a space probe that explored the surface of Venus using radar imaging, providing detailed maps and data about the planet's topography.

Which space telescope is designed to study the formation and evolution of galaxies?

  1. Hubble Space Telescope

  2. James Webb Space Telescope

  3. Spitzer Space Telescope

  4. Chandra X-ray Observatory


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The James Webb Space Telescope is designed to study the formation and evolution of galaxies, as well as the earliest stars and galaxies in the universe.

What is the name of the space probe that explored the surface of Mars using a rover?

  1. Viking 1

  2. Pathfinder

  3. Curiosity

  4. Opportunity


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Curiosity is a space probe that explored the surface of Mars using a rover, providing valuable data and images of the Martian landscape and geology.

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