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Space Policy and Research

Description: This quiz covers the topic of Space Policy and Research, focusing on the various aspects of space exploration, policy-making, and scientific investigations in space.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which international treaty serves as the foundation for space law and governs the activities of states in the exploration and use of outer space?

  1. Outer Space Treaty

  2. Moon Treaty

  3. Mars Treaty

  4. Space Exploration Treaty


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Outer Space Treaty, adopted in 1967, is the primary international treaty governing space law. It establishes principles for the peaceful exploration and use of outer space, including the prohibition of weapons of mass destruction in orbit or on celestial bodies.

What is the name of the U.S. government agency responsible for civilian space exploration and research?

  1. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

  2. National Space Council

  3. Space Force

  4. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

NASA is the U.S. government agency responsible for civilian space exploration and research. It was established in 1958 and has played a leading role in space exploration, including the Apollo moon landings and the development of the Space Shuttle.

Which space telescope is known for its groundbreaking observations of the universe, including the discovery of exoplanets and the most distant galaxies?

  1. Hubble Space Telescope

  2. James Webb Space Telescope

  3. Spitzer Space Telescope

  4. Chandra X-ray Observatory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hubble Space Telescope, launched in 1990, is a joint project of NASA and the European Space Agency. It has revolutionized our understanding of the universe, providing stunning images and valuable data on distant galaxies, exoplanets, and other celestial objects.

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

  1. Neil Armstrong

  2. Buzz Aldrin

  3. Michael Collins

  4. Yuri Gagarin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Neil Armstrong became the first human to walk on the moon on July 20, 1969, during the Apollo 11 mission. His historic words, 'That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind,' marked a significant milestone in space exploration.

Which country launched the first artificial satellite, Sputnik 1, into orbit around Earth?

  1. United States

  2. Soviet Union

  3. China

  4. Japan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite, into orbit around Earth on October 4, 1957. This event marked the beginning of the Space Age and sparked the space race between the Soviet Union and the United States.

What is the name of the international space station that has been continuously inhabited by astronauts and cosmonauts since 2000?

  1. International Space Station (ISS)

  2. Mir Space Station

  3. Skylab Space Station

  4. Salyut Space Station


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The International Space Station (ISS) is a modular space station in low Earth orbit. It is a joint project of five participating space agencies: NASA (United States), Roscosmos (Russia), JAXA (Japan), ESA (Europe), and CSA (Canada).

Which space probe was the first to successfully land on Mars and transmit images and data back to Earth?

  1. Mariner 4

  2. Viking 1

  3. Curiosity

  4. Opportunity


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Viking 1 was the first space probe to successfully land on Mars and transmit images and data back to Earth. It landed on July 20, 1976, and conducted a series of experiments and observations, providing valuable insights into the Martian environment.

What is the name of the space telescope that is designed to study the early universe and the formation of the first galaxies?

  1. James Webb Space Telescope

  2. Hubble Space Telescope

  3. Spitzer Space Telescope

  4. Chandra X-ray Observatory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is a next-generation space telescope designed to study the early universe and the formation of the first galaxies. It is a joint project of NASA, the European Space Agency (ESA), and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA).

Which space mission was the first to successfully send a spacecraft to Pluto and its moon, Charon?

  1. Voyager 1

  2. Voyager 2

  3. New Horizons

  4. Cassini-Huygens


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

New Horizons was the first space mission to successfully send a spacecraft to Pluto and its moon, Charon. It flew by Pluto in July 2015, providing stunning images and valuable data on the dwarf planet and its surroundings.

What is the name of the space probe that was sent to study the Sun and its corona, providing unprecedented insights into solar activity?

  1. Parker Solar Probe

  2. Solar Orbiter

  3. Helios

  4. Ulysses


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Parker Solar Probe is a space probe sent to study the Sun and its corona. It is the first spacecraft to fly through the Sun's corona, providing unprecedented insights into solar activity and the behavior of the Sun's atmosphere.

Which space mission was the first to successfully land a spacecraft on an asteroid and collect samples for return to Earth?

  1. Hayabusa

  2. Hayabusa2

  3. OSIRIS-REx

  4. Stardust


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Hayabusa2 was the first space mission to successfully land a spacecraft on an asteroid (Ryugu) and collect samples for return to Earth. It returned to Earth in December 2020, bringing back valuable samples that provide insights into the origin and evolution of asteroids.

What is the name of the space telescope that is designed to study the formation and evolution of galaxies and the large-scale structure of the universe?

  1. Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope

  2. James Webb Space Telescope

  3. Hubble Space Telescope

  4. Spitzer Space Telescope


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope (Roman) is a next-generation space telescope designed to study the formation and evolution of galaxies and the large-scale structure of the universe. It is a joint project of NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA).

Which space mission was the first to successfully land a spacecraft on a comet and study its composition and structure?

  1. Rosetta

  2. Philae

  3. Giotto

  4. Vega


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rosetta was a space mission that successfully landed a spacecraft (Philae) on a comet (67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko) and studied its composition and structure. It provided valuable insights into the nature of comets and the early solar system.

What is the name of the space probe that was sent to study 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: A
Explanation:

Voyager 1 is a space probe that was sent to study the outer planets of our solar system, including Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. It is the farthest spacecraft from Earth and has provided valuable insights into the outer planets and their moons.

Which space mission was the first to successfully send a spacecraft to Mercury and study its surface and composition?

  1. Mariner 10

  2. MESSENGER

  3. BepiColombo

  4. New Horizons


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mariner 10 was the first space mission to successfully send a spacecraft to Mercury and study its surface and composition. It flew by Mercury three times in 1974 and 1975, providing valuable data and images of the planet.

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