Rovers on Stamps

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Which country issued the first stamp featuring a rover?

  1. United States

  2. Soviet Union

  3. France

  4. Japan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Soviet Union issued the first stamp featuring a rover in 1971, commemorating the successful landing of Lunokhod 1 on the Moon.

What was the name of the first rover to be depicted on a stamp?

  1. Lunokhod 1

  2. Mariner 2

  3. Viking 1

  4. Sojourner


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lunokhod 1 was the first rover to be depicted on a stamp, appearing on a Soviet stamp issued in 1971.

Which rover was featured on a stamp issued by the United States in 1997?

  1. Sojourner

  2. Curiosity

  3. Opportunity

  4. Spirit


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United States issued a stamp in 1997 featuring Sojourner, the rover that landed on Mars as part of the Mars Pathfinder mission.

What was the name of the Chinese rover that was depicted on a stamp issued in 2014?

  1. Yutu

  2. Chang'e 3

  3. Tianwen-1

  4. Zhurong


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

China issued a stamp in 2014 featuring Yutu, the rover that landed on the Moon as part of the Chang'e 3 mission.

Which rover was featured on a stamp issued by the European Space Agency in 2016?

  1. Curiosity

  2. Opportunity

  3. ExoMars

  4. Perseverance


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The European Space Agency issued a stamp in 2016 featuring ExoMars, a rover mission to Mars that was launched in 2016.

What was the name of the Indian rover that was depicted on a stamp issued in 2019?

  1. Chandrayaan-1

  2. Mangalyaan

  3. Chandrayaan-2

  4. Vikram


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

India issued a stamp in 2019 featuring Vikram, the rover that was part of the Chandrayaan-2 mission to the Moon.

Which rover was featured on a stamp issued by the United Arab Emirates in 2021?

  1. Hope

  2. Rashid

  3. Al Amal

  4. Emirates Mars Mission


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The United Arab Emirates issued a stamp in 2021 featuring Rashid, the rover that landed on Mars as part of the Emirates Mars Mission.

What was the name of the rover that was depicted on a stamp issued by Japan in 2022?

  1. Hayabusa2

  2. Akatsuki

  3. Hitomi

  4. MMX


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Japan issued a stamp in 2022 featuring Hayabusa2, the rover that returned samples from the asteroid Ryugu.

Which rover is featured on a stamp issued by the United States in 2023?

  1. Perseverance

  2. Curiosity

  3. Opportunity

  4. Spirit


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United States issued a stamp in 2023 featuring Perseverance, the rover that landed on Mars in 2021.

What is the common theme depicted on stamps featuring rovers?

  1. Space exploration

  2. Technological advancement

  3. Scientific discovery

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Stamps featuring rovers often depict themes of space exploration, technological advancement, and scientific discovery.

Which country has issued the most stamps featuring rovers?

  1. United States

  2. Soviet Union

  3. China

  4. France


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United States has issued the most stamps featuring rovers, with over 20 stamps issued since 1997.

What is the typical design element found on stamps featuring rovers?

  1. Rover in action

  2. Rover on a planet's surface

  3. Rover with a flag

  4. Rover with a scientist


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Stamps featuring rovers typically depict the rover on the surface of a planet, often with a backdrop of the planet's landscape.

Which space agency has issued the most stamps featuring rovers?

  1. NASA

  2. ESA

  3. CNSA

  4. JAXA


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

NASA has issued the most stamps featuring rovers, with over 10 stamps issued since 1997.

What is the purpose of issuing stamps featuring rovers?

  1. To commemorate space missions

  2. To promote space exploration

  3. To educate the public about rovers

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Stamps featuring rovers are issued to commemorate space missions, promote space exploration, and educate the public about rovers.

Which rover was featured on a stamp issued by the United Kingdom in 2012?

  1. Curiosity

  2. Opportunity

  3. Beagle 2

  4. Spirit


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The United Kingdom issued a stamp in 2012 featuring Beagle 2, the rover that was part of the Mars Express mission to Mars.

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