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Exploring the Cosmos: Commemorative Coins of Space Exploration

Description: **Exploring the Cosmos: Commemorative Coins of Space Exploration** This quiz tests your knowledge about the commemorative coins issued to celebrate milestones in space exploration. From the first moon landing to the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope, these coins capture the spirit of human curiosity and achievement.
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Which commemorative coin was issued to mark the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing?

  1. American Eagle Silver Coin

  2. Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coin

  3. Lunar Module Eagle Coin

  4. Neil Armstrong Commemorative Coin


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coin was issued in 2019 to commemorate the historic moon landing of Apollo 11 in 1969.

What was the first commemorative coin issued by the United States to honor space exploration?

  1. Mercury-Redstone 3 Coin

  2. Gemini 4 Coin

  3. Apollo 11 Coin

  4. Space Shuttle Challenger Coin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mercury-Redstone 3 Coin was issued in 1961 to commemorate the successful suborbital flight of Alan Shepard, the first American in space.

Which commemorative coin features an image of the Hubble Space Telescope?

  1. Hubble Space Telescope 25th Anniversary Coin

  2. Space Telescope Science Institute Coin

  3. NASA Hubble Space Telescope Coin

  4. Edwin Hubble Commemorative Coin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hubble Space Telescope 25th Anniversary Coin was issued in 2015 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope.

The Space Shuttle Challenger Coin was issued to commemorate what event?

  1. First Space Shuttle Mission

  2. Challenger Disaster

  3. Return to Flight Mission

  4. Final Space Shuttle Mission


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Space Shuttle Challenger Coin was issued in 1986 to commemorate the Challenger disaster, in which the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded shortly after liftoff, killing all seven crew members.

Which commemorative coin features an image of the International Space Station?

  1. International Space Station 10th Anniversary Coin

  2. Expedition 1 Coin

  3. Space Station Freedom Coin

  4. Mir Space Station Coin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The International Space Station 10th Anniversary Coin was issued in 2008 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the launch of the International Space Station.

What was the first commemorative coin issued by the United States to honor a specific astronaut?

  1. Neil Armstrong Commemorative Coin

  2. Buzz Aldrin Commemorative Coin

  3. Michael Collins Commemorative Coin

  4. Yuri Gagarin Commemorative Coin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Neil Armstrong Commemorative Coin was issued in 2012 to honor the first man to walk on the moon.

Which commemorative coin features an image of the Mars rover Curiosity?

  1. Mars Science Laboratory Coin

  2. Curiosity Rover Coin

  3. Mars Exploration Rover Coin

  4. Opportunity Rover Coin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mars Science Laboratory Coin was issued in 2012 to commemorate the launch of the Mars Science Laboratory mission, which carried the Curiosity rover to Mars.

What was the first commemorative coin issued by the United States to honor a specific space mission?

  1. Apollo 11 Coin

  2. Gemini 4 Coin

  3. Mercury-Atlas 9 Coin

  4. Space Shuttle Challenger Coin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Apollo 11 Coin was issued in 1969 to commemorate the successful moon landing of Apollo 11.

Which commemorative coin features an image of the planet Pluto?

  1. New Horizons Mission Coin

  2. Pluto Flyby Coin

  3. 冥王星探测器Coin

  4. Kuiper Belt Coin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The New Horizons Mission Coin was issued in 2015 to commemorate the successful flyby of Pluto by the New Horizons spacecraft.

What was the first commemorative coin issued by the United States to honor a space telescope?

  1. Hubble Space Telescope Coin

  2. Chandra X-ray Observatory Coin

  3. Spitzer Space Telescope Coin

  4. James Webb Space Telescope Coin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hubble Space Telescope Coin was issued in 1990 to commemorate the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope.

Which commemorative coin features an image of the planet Jupiter?

  1. Juno Mission Coin

  2. Galileo Mission Coin

  3. Voyager 1 Coin

  4. Voyager 2 Coin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Juno Mission Coin was issued in 2011 to commemorate the launch of the Juno mission to Jupiter.

What was the first commemorative coin issued by the United States to honor a space probe?

  1. Mariner 2 Coin

  2. Pioneer 10 Coin

  3. Voyager 1 Coin

  4. Voyager 2 Coin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mariner 2 Coin was issued in 1962 to commemorate the successful flyby of Venus by the Mariner 2 spacecraft.

Which commemorative coin features an image of the planet Saturn?

  1. Cassini-Huygens Mission Coin

  2. Pioneer 11 Coin

  3. Voyager 1 Coin

  4. Voyager 2 Coin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Cassini-Huygens Mission Coin was issued in 2004 to commemorate the launch of the Cassini-Huygens mission to Saturn.

What was the first commemorative coin issued by the United States to honor a space station?

  1. Skylab Coin

  2. Mir Space Station Coin

  3. International Space Station Coin

  4. Tiangong Space Station Coin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Skylab Coin was issued in 1973 to commemorate the launch of the Skylab space station.

Which commemorative coin features an image of the planet Uranus?

  1. Voyager 2 Coin

  2. Pioneer 10 Coin

  3. Pioneer 11 Coin

  4. New Horizons Mission Coin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Voyager 2 Coin was issued in 1977 to commemorate the launch of the Voyager 2 spacecraft, which flew by Uranus in 1986.

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