Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Which of the following terms did NASA originally want to use in reference to astronauts?

  1. Mercury

  2. Venus

  3. Aeronaut

  4. Moon
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Explanation

NASA initially wanted to use "Mercury" to refer to space travelers, but the name was already associated with other projects. They ultimately chose "astronaut" from Greek words meaning "star sailor." The other options (Venus, Moon) are celestial bodies, not proposed terms.

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