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Space Agencies and Their Commemorative Coins and Medals

Description: This quiz tests your knowledge about the commemorative coins and medals issued by various space agencies around the world.
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Which space agency issued a commemorative coin featuring the first artificial satellite, Sputnik 1?

  1. NASA

  2. Roscosmos

  3. European Space Agency

  4. China National Space Administration


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Roscosmos, the Russian space agency, issued a commemorative coin featuring Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite launched into space in 1957.

What was the name of the commemorative medal awarded to the astronauts of the Apollo 11 mission?

  1. The Presidential Medal of Freedom

  2. The Congressional Gold Medal

  3. The NASA Distinguished Service Medal

  4. The Apollo 11 Commemorative Medal


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Apollo 11 Commemorative Medal was awarded to the astronauts of the Apollo 11 mission, which was the first manned mission to land on the Moon.

Which space agency issued a commemorative coin celebrating the 50th anniversary of the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope?

  1. NASA

  2. European Space Agency

  3. Canadian Space Agency

  4. Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

NASA issued a commemorative coin celebrating the 50th anniversary of the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope in 2020.

What was the name of the commemorative medal awarded to the astronauts of the first spacewalk?

  1. The Gagarin Medal

  2. The Titov Medal

  3. The Leonov Medal

  4. The Voskhod Medal


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Leonov Medal was awarded to the astronauts of the first spacewalk, which was conducted by Alexei Leonov in 1965.

Which space agency issued a commemorative coin featuring the first Chinese astronaut, Yang Liwei?

  1. China National Space Administration

  2. Roscosmos

  3. NASA

  4. European Space Agency


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The China National Space Administration issued a commemorative coin featuring Yang Liwei, the first Chinese astronaut, in 2003.

What was the name of the commemorative medal awarded to the astronauts of the first manned mission to Mars?

  1. The Mars Medal

  2. The Ares Medal

  3. The Pathfinder Medal

  4. The Curiosity Medal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mars Medal is a hypothetical commemorative medal that would be awarded to the astronauts of the first manned mission to Mars.

Which space agency issued a commemorative coin celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of Yuri Gagarin?

  1. Roscosmos

  2. NASA

  3. European Space Agency

  4. China National Space Administration


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Roscosmos issued a commemorative coin celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of Yuri Gagarin, the first human in space, in 2011.

What was the name of the commemorative medal awarded to the astronauts of the first space shuttle mission?

  1. The Challenger Medal

  2. The Columbia Medal

  3. The Discovery Medal

  4. The Atlantis Medal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Challenger Medal was awarded to the astronauts of the first space shuttle mission, STS-1, in 1981.

Which space agency issued a commemorative coin featuring the first Indian astronaut, Rakesh Sharma?

  1. Indian Space Research Organisation

  2. Roscosmos

  3. NASA

  4. European Space Agency


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Space Research Organisation issued a commemorative coin featuring Rakesh Sharma, the first Indian astronaut, in 1984.

What was the name of the commemorative medal awarded to the astronauts of the first manned mission to the International Space Station?

  1. The ISS Medal

  2. The Unity Medal

  3. The Destiny Medal

  4. The Tranquility Medal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The ISS Medal was awarded to the astronauts of the first manned mission to the International Space Station in 2000.

Which space agency issued a commemorative coin celebrating the 20th anniversary of the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope?

  1. NASA

  2. European Space Agency

  3. Canadian Space Agency

  4. Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

NASA issued a commemorative coin celebrating the 20th anniversary of the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope in 2010.

What was the name of the commemorative medal awarded to the astronauts of the first spacewalk outside the International Space Station?

  1. The EVA Medal

  2. The ISS EVA Medal

  3. The Spacewalk Medal

  4. The Extravehicular Activity Medal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The EVA Medal was awarded to the astronauts of the first spacewalk outside the International Space Station in 2001.

Which space agency issued a commemorative coin featuring the first Japanese astronaut, Mamoru Mohri?

  1. Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency

  2. Roscosmos

  3. NASA

  4. European Space Agency


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency issued a commemorative coin featuring Mamoru Mohri, the first Japanese astronaut, in 1992.

What was the name of the commemorative medal awarded to the astronauts of the first manned mission to the Moon?

  1. The Apollo 11 Medal

  2. The Eagle Medal

  3. The Tranquility Medal

  4. The Armstrong Medal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Apollo 11 Medal was awarded to the astronauts of the first manned mission to the Moon in 1969.

Which space agency issued a commemorative coin celebrating the 40th anniversary of the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope?

  1. NASA

  2. European Space Agency

  3. Canadian Space Agency

  4. Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

NASA issued a commemorative coin celebrating the 40th anniversary of the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope in 2020.

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