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Space Science and Technology

Description: This quiz covers various aspects of Space Science and Technology, including space exploration, astronomy, and space technology.
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What is the name of the largest planet in our solar system?

  1. Jupiter

  2. Saturn

  3. Uranus

  4. Neptune


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system, with a mass that is more than twice the mass of all the other planets combined.

What is the name of the space telescope that was launched in 1990 and is still in operation today?

  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 is still in operation today. It has revolutionized our understanding of the universe, providing stunning images and data that have helped us learn more about the cosmos.

What is the name of the first person to walk on the moon?

  1. Neil Armstrong

  2. Buzz Aldrin

  3. Michael Collins

  4. Yuri Gagarin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Neil Armstrong was the first person to walk on the moon, on July 20, 1969, during the Apollo 11 mission.

What is the name of the space probe that was launched in 2012 and is currently exploring the outer solar system?

  1. Voyager 1

  2. Voyager 2

  3. New Horizons

  4. Cassini-Huygens


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

New Horizons is a space probe that was launched in 2012 and is currently exploring the outer solar system. It made a historic flyby of Pluto in 2015 and is now on its way to the Kuiper Belt.

What is the name of the space station that is currently orbiting Earth and is home to astronauts from various countries?

  1. International Space Station

  2. Mir Space Station

  3. Skylab Space Station

  4. Salyut Space Station


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The International Space Station is a space station that is currently orbiting Earth and is home to astronauts from various countries. It is a symbol of international cooperation and has been continuously inhabited since 2000.

What is the name of the space telescope that is scheduled to be launched in 2021 and will study the early universe?

  1. James Webb Space Telescope

  2. Hubble Space Telescope

  3. Chandra X-ray Observatory

  4. Spitzer Space Telescope


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The James Webb Space Telescope is a space telescope that is scheduled to be launched in 2021 and will study the early universe. It is designed to see the first stars and galaxies that formed after the Big Bang.

What is the name of the space mission that is currently exploring Mars and has found evidence of past water activity on the planet?

  1. Curiosity rover

  2. Opportunity rover

  3. Spirit rover

  4. Perseverance rover


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Curiosity rover is a space mission that is currently exploring Mars and has found evidence of past water activity on the planet. It landed on Mars in 2012 and has been exploring the planet's surface ever since.

What is the name of the space probe that was launched in 2018 and is currently exploring the Sun?

  1. Parker Solar Probe

  2. Helios Solar Probe

  3. Ulysses Solar Probe

  4. Voyager Solar Probe


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Parker Solar Probe is a space probe that was launched in 2018 and is currently exploring the Sun. It is designed to study the Sun's corona and to learn more about the solar wind.

What is the name of the space telescope that is currently studying the black hole at the center of our galaxy?

  1. Event Horizon Telescope

  2. Hubble Space Telescope

  3. Chandra X-ray Observatory

  4. Spitzer Space Telescope


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Event Horizon Telescope is a space telescope that is currently studying the black hole at the center of our galaxy. It is a collaboration of several telescopes around the world that work together to create a single, high-resolution image of the black hole.

What is the name of the space mission that is currently exploring Jupiter and its moons?

  1. Juno mission

  2. Galileo mission

  3. Cassini-Huygens mission

  4. Voyager mission


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Juno mission is a space mission that is currently exploring Jupiter and its moons. It arrived at Jupiter in 2016 and has been studying the planet's atmosphere, interior, and magnetic field.

What is the name of the space telescope that is currently studying the cosmic microwave background radiation?

  1. Planck satellite

  2. WMAP satellite

  3. COBE satellite

  4. IRAS satellite


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Planck satellite is a space telescope that is currently studying the cosmic microwave background radiation. It was launched in 2009 and has been mapping the CMB with unprecedented accuracy.

What is the name of the space mission that is currently exploring Saturn and its moons?

  1. Cassini-Huygens mission

  2. Voyager mission

  3. Pioneer mission

  4. New Horizons mission


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Cassini-Huygens mission is a space mission that is currently exploring Saturn and its moons. It arrived at Saturn in 2004 and has been studying the planet, its rings, and its moons ever since.

What is the name of the space mission that is currently exploring Uranus and Neptune?

  1. Voyager 2 mission

  2. Pioneer 10 mission

  3. Pioneer 11 mission

  4. New Horizons mission


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Voyager 2 mission is a space mission that is currently exploring Uranus and Neptune. It was launched in 1977 and has been traveling through the outer solar system ever since.

What is the name of the space mission that is currently exploring Pluto and the Kuiper Belt?

  1. New Horizons mission

  2. Voyager 1 mission

  3. Voyager 2 mission

  4. Cassini-Huygens mission


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The New Horizons mission is a space mission that is currently exploring Pluto and the Kuiper Belt. It was launched in 2006 and made a historic flyby of Pluto in 2015.

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