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Celestial Treasures: Medals Honoring Space Achievements

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Which space agency awarded the Yuri Gagarin Gold Medal?

  1. NASA

  2. ESA

  3. JAXA

  4. Roscosmos


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Yuri Gagarin Gold Medal was awarded by the Soviet Union's Roscosmos space agency to honor outstanding achievements in space exploration.

What is the name of the medal awarded to astronauts who have performed spacewalks?

  1. NASA Space Flight Medal

  2. Congressional Space Medal of Honor

  3. NASA Distinguished Service Medal

  4. Space Exploration Medal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The NASA Space Flight Medal is awarded to astronauts who have performed spacewalks or other extravehicular activities.

Which medal is awarded to individuals who have made significant contributions to space exploration?

  1. NASA Exceptional Service Medal

  2. NASA Public Service Medal

  3. NASA Group Achievement Award

  4. NASA Distinguished Public Service Medal


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The NASA Distinguished Public Service Medal is awarded to individuals who have made significant contributions to space exploration.

What is the name of the medal awarded to astronauts who have completed their first space mission?

  1. NASA Astronaut Medal

  2. NASA Exceptional Service Medal

  3. NASA Group Achievement Award

  4. NASA Public Service Medal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The NASA Astronaut Medal is awarded to astronauts who have completed their first space mission.

Which space agency awards the Gagarin Medal?

  1. NASA

  2. ESA

  3. JAXA

  4. Roscosmos


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Gagarin Medal is awarded by the Russian space agency Roscosmos to honor outstanding achievements in space exploration.

What is the name of the medal awarded to astronauts who have completed multiple space missions?

  1. NASA Exceptional Service Medal

  2. NASA Astronaut Medal

  3. NASA Group Achievement Award

  4. NASA Distinguished Service Medal


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The NASA Distinguished Service Medal is awarded to astronauts who have completed multiple space missions.

Which medal is awarded to individuals who have made significant contributions to space science?

  1. NASA Exceptional Service Medal

  2. NASA Public Service Medal

  3. NASA Group Achievement Award

  4. NASA Distinguished Public Service Medal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The NASA Exceptional Service Medal is awarded to individuals who have made significant contributions to space science.

What is the name of the medal awarded to astronauts who have performed spacewalks of exceptional duration or complexity?

  1. NASA Space Flight Medal

  2. Congressional Space Medal of Honor

  3. NASA Distinguished Service Medal

  4. NASA Group Achievement Award


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Congressional Space Medal of Honor is awarded to astronauts who have performed spacewalks of exceptional duration or complexity.

Which space agency awards the Medal for Merit in Space Exploration?

  1. NASA

  2. ESA

  3. JAXA

  4. Roscosmos


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Medal for Merit in Space Exploration is awarded by the European Space Agency (ESA) to honor outstanding achievements in space exploration.

What is the name of the medal awarded to individuals who have made significant contributions to space technology?

  1. NASA Exceptional Service Medal

  2. NASA Public Service Medal

  3. NASA Group Achievement Award

  4. NASA Distinguished Public Service Medal


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The NASA Group Achievement Award is awarded to individuals who have made significant contributions to space technology.

Which medal is awarded to astronauts who have completed a space mission of exceptional duration or complexity?

  1. NASA Space Flight Medal

  2. Congressional Space Medal of Honor

  3. NASA Distinguished Service Medal

  4. NASA Group Achievement Award


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The NASA Distinguished Service Medal is awarded to astronauts who have completed a space mission of exceptional duration or complexity.

What is the name of the medal awarded to individuals who have made significant contributions to space education and outreach?

  1. NASA Exceptional Service Medal

  2. NASA Public Service Medal

  3. NASA Group Achievement Award

  4. NASA Distinguished Public Service Medal


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The NASA Public Service Medal is awarded to individuals who have made significant contributions to space education and outreach.

Which space agency awards the Astronautics Medal?

  1. NASA

  2. ESA

  3. JAXA

  4. Roscosmos


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Astronautics Medal is awarded by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) to honor outstanding achievements in space exploration.

What is the name of the medal awarded to individuals who have made significant contributions to space policy and international cooperation?

  1. NASA Exceptional Service Medal

  2. NASA Public Service Medal

  3. NASA Group Achievement Award

  4. NASA Distinguished Public Service Medal


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The NASA Distinguished Public Service Medal is awarded to individuals who have made significant contributions to space policy and international cooperation.

Which medal is awarded to astronauts who have completed a space mission that has resulted in a major scientific discovery?

  1. NASA Space Flight Medal

  2. Congressional Space Medal of Honor

  3. NASA Distinguished Service Medal

  4. NASA Group Achievement Award


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The NASA Distinguished Service Medal is awarded to astronauts who have completed a space mission that has resulted in a major scientific discovery.

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