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Space Exploration and Astronomy

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Review significant milestones in space exploration, including artificial satellites, reusable space shuttles, and historic lunar landings. This topic also covers astronomical phenomena and telescopic observations. Such scientific general knowledge is commonly tested in SSC, railways, and banking examinations.

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Space Exploration and Astronomy Questions

Multiple choice

Which country issued the first medal to honor a space mission?

  1. United States

  2. Soviet Union

  3. France

  4. China
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Soviet Union issued the first medal to honor a space mission, the 'For the Conquest of Space' medal, awarded to Yuri Gagarin after his historic flight in 1961.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the commemorative coin issued by the United States to mark the Apollo 11 mission?

  1. Apollo 11 Commemorative Silver Dollar

  2. Apollo 11 Commemorative Half Dollar

  3. Apollo 11 Commemorative Quarter Dollar

  4. Apollo 11 Commemorative Dime
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The United States issued the Apollo 11 Commemorative Silver Dollar in 1969 to commemorate the first manned landing on the moon.

Multiple choice

Which space agency issued the 'Gagarin' medal to honor the first human in space?

  1. NASA

  2. ESA

  3. JAXA

  4. Roscosmos
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The 'Gagarin' medal was issued by the Soviet space agency, Roscosmos, to honor Yuri Gagarin's historic flight in 1961.

Multiple choice

Which country issued the 'Yuri Gagarin' commemorative coin to honor the first human in space?

  1. Soviet Union

  2. United States

  3. China

  4. France
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Soviet Union issued the 'Yuri Gagarin' commemorative coin in 1961 to honor Yuri Gagarin's historic flight.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the commemorative medal issued by NASA to honor the Apollo 11 mission?

  1. Apollo 11 Congressional Space Medal of Honor

  2. Apollo 11 Presidential Medal of Freedom

  3. Apollo 11 NASA Distinguished Service Medal

  4. Apollo 11 NASA Exceptional Service Medal
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

NASA issued the Apollo 11 Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the Apollo 11 astronauts in 1969.

Multiple choice

Which space agency issued the 'Soyuz-Apollo' commemorative medal to mark the joint US-Soviet space mission?

  1. NASA

  2. Roscosmos

  3. ESA

  4. JAXA
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
Correct answer
Explanation

NASA and Roscosmos jointly issued the 'Soyuz-Apollo' commemorative medal in 1975 to mark the historic joint space mission.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the commemorative coin issued by the United States to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission?

  1. Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Commemorative Silver Dollar

  2. Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Commemorative Half Dollar

  3. Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Commemorative Quarter Dollar

  4. Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Commemorative Dime
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The United States issued the Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Commemorative Silver Dollar in 2019 to mark the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the commemorative medal issued by the European Space Agency (ESA) to honor the first European astronaut in space?

  1. ESA Gagarin Medal

  2. ESA Titov Medal

  3. ESA Leonov Medal

  4. ESA Tereshkova Medal
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The European Space Agency (ESA) issued the ESA Gagarin Medal in 1961 to honor Yuri Gagarin, the first human in space.

Multiple choice

Which space agency issued the 'Yuri Gagarin' commemorative medal to honor the first human in space?

  1. NASA

  2. ESA

  3. JAXA

  4. Roscosmos
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Roscosmos issued the 'Yuri Gagarin' commemorative medal in 1961 to honor Yuri Gagarin, the first human in space.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the commemorative coin issued by the United States to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission?

  1. Apollo 11 25th Anniversary Commemorative Silver Dollar

  2. Apollo 11 25th Anniversary Commemorative Half Dollar

  3. Apollo 11 25th Anniversary Commemorative Quarter Dollar

  4. Apollo 11 25th Anniversary Commemorative Dime
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The United States issued the Apollo 11 25th Anniversary Commemorative Silver Dollar in 1994 to mark the 25th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission.

Multiple choice

Which country issued the 'Gagarin' commemorative coin to honor the first human in space?

  1. Soviet Union

  2. United States

  3. China

  4. France
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Soviet Union issued the 'Gagarin' commemorative coin in 1961 to honor Yuri Gagarin, the first human in space.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the commemorative medal issued by NASA to honor the first American in space?

  1. NASA Alan Shepard Medal

  2. NASA John Glenn Medal

  3. NASA Gus Grissom Medal

  4. NASA Deke Slayton Medal
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A Correct answer
Explanation

NASA issued the NASA Alan Shepard Medal in 1961 to honor Alan Shepard, the first American in space.

Multiple choice

Which film tells the story of a group of astronauts who travel to Mars in search of life?

  1. The Martian

  2. Interstellar

  3. Gravity

  4. Apollo 13
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Martian is a 2015 film based on the novel of the same name by Andy Weir. The film follows the story of astronaut Mark Watney, who is stranded on Mars after a storm damages his spacecraft.

Multiple choice

Which film follows the story of a group of explorers who travel to the moon?

  1. Apollo 11

  2. First Man

  3. The Right Stuff

  4. Hidden Figures
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Apollo 11 is a 2019 documentary film that tells the story of the Apollo 11 mission, which landed the first humans on the moon in 1969.

Multiple choice

Which film tells the story of a group of explorers who travel to the International Space Station?

  1. Gravity

  2. The Martian

  3. Interstellar

  4. Apollo 13
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Gravity is a 2013 film that tells the story of two astronauts who are stranded in space after their spacecraft is destroyed.