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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 space agency issued the first coin to commemorate a space mission?

  1. NASA

  2. ESA

  3. JAXA

  4. Roscosmos
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Explanation

NASA issued the first coin to commemorate a space mission in 1969, to mark the successful Apollo 11 mission to the Moon.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the first coin issued by NASA to commemorate a space mission?

  1. Apollo 11 Commemorative Coin

  2. Space Exploration Commemorative Coin

  3. Lunar Landing Commemorative Coin

  4. Man on the Moon Commemorative Coin
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Explanation

The first coin issued by NASA to commemorate a space mission was the Apollo 11 Commemorative Coin, which was issued in 1969.

Multiple choice

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

  1. United States

  2. Soviet Union

  3. France

  4. Germany
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Explanation

The Soviet Union issued the first medal to commemorate a space mission in 1961, to mark the successful launch of Yuri Gagarin into space.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the first medal issued by the Soviet Union to commemorate a space mission?

  1. Gagarin Medal

  2. Space Exploration Medal

  3. Cosmonaut Medal

  4. Hero of the Soviet Union Medal
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Explanation

The first medal issued by the Soviet Union to commemorate a space mission was the Gagarin Medal, which was issued in 1961.

Multiple choice

Which space agency issued the first coin to commemorate a spacewalk?

  1. NASA

  2. ESA

  3. JAXA

  4. Roscosmos
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Explanation

NASA issued the first coin to commemorate a spacewalk in 1965, to mark the successful spacewalk conducted by Edward White during the Gemini 4 mission.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the first coin issued by NASA to commemorate a spacewalk?

  1. Gemini 4 Commemorative Coin

  2. Spacewalk Commemorative Coin

  3. EVA Commemorative Coin

  4. Astronaut in Space Commemorative Coin
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Explanation

The first coin issued by NASA to commemorate a spacewalk was the Gemini 4 Commemorative Coin, which was issued in 1965.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the first medal issued by the Soviet Union to commemorate a spacewalk?

  1. Leonov Medal

  2. Spacewalk Medal

  3. EVA Medal

  4. Cosmonaut in Space Medal
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Explanation

The first medal issued by the Soviet Union to commemorate a spacewalk was the Leonov Medal, which was issued in 1965.

Multiple choice

Which space agency issued the first coin to commemorate a lunar landing?

  1. NASA

  2. ESA

  3. JAXA

  4. Roscosmos
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Explanation

NASA issued the first coin to commemorate a lunar landing in 1969, to mark the successful Apollo 11 mission to the Moon.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the first coin issued by NASA to commemorate a lunar landing?

  1. Apollo 11 Commemorative Coin

  2. Lunar Landing Commemorative Coin

  3. Man on the Moon Commemorative Coin

  4. First Steps on the Moon Commemorative Coin
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Explanation

The first coin issued by NASA to commemorate a lunar landing was the Apollo 11 Commemorative Coin, which was issued in 1969.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the first medal issued by the United States to commemorate a lunar landing?

  1. Apollo 11 Medal

  2. Lunar Landing Medal

  3. Man on the Moon Medal

  4. First Steps on the Moon Medal
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The first medal issued by the United States to commemorate a lunar landing was the Apollo 11 Medal, which was issued in 1969.

Multiple choice

Which space agency issued the first coin to commemorate a space station?

  1. NASA

  2. ESA

  3. JAXA

  4. Roscosmos
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Explanation

NASA issued the first coin to commemorate a space station in 2000, to mark the successful launch of the International Space Station (ISS).

Multiple choice

What was the name of the first coin issued by NASA to commemorate a space station?

  1. International Space Station Commemorative Coin

  2. Space Station Commemorative Coin

  3. ISS Commemorative Coin

  4. Gateway to the Stars Commemorative Coin
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Explanation

The first coin issued by NASA to commemorate a space station was the International Space Station Commemorative Coin, which was issued in 2000.

Multiple choice

Which country issued the first medal to commemorate a space station?

  1. United States

  2. Soviet Union

  3. France

  4. Germany
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Explanation

The United States issued the first medal to commemorate a space station in 2000, to mark the successful launch of the International Space Station (ISS).

Multiple choice

What was the name of the first medal issued by the United States to commemorate a space station?

  1. International Space Station Medal

  2. Space Station Medal

  3. ISS Medal

  4. Gateway to the Stars Medal
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Explanation

The first medal issued by the United States to commemorate a space station was the International Space Station Medal, which was issued in 2000.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the first reusable rocket?

  1. Falcon 9

  2. New Shepard

  3. Electron

  4. LauncherOne
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Explanation

The first reusable rocket was called Falcon 9 and was created by SpaceX in 2010.