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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

What is the name of the space telescope that was launched in 2009 to study the early universe?

  1. Hubble Space Telescope

  2. James Webb Space Telescope

  3. Spitzer Space Telescope

  4. Chandra X-ray Observatory
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

James Webb Space Telescope is the name of the space telescope that was launched in 2009 to study the early universe.

Multiple choice

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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

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

Multiple choice

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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
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.

Multiple choice

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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

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

Multiple choice

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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

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

Multiple choice

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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

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

Multiple choice

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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

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

Multiple choice

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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

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

Multiple choice

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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

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

Multiple choice

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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

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

Multiple choice

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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

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

Multiple choice

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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

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

Multiple choice

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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

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

Multiple choice

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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

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

Multiple choice

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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

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