FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!
Space Stations Quizzes, Trivia and Puzzles
Space Stations Quizzes, Trivia

Space Stations Trivia

Space Stations Trivia Quizzes

  1. Home
  2. »
  3. Quizzes
  4. »
  5. History Trivia
  6. »
  7. Man in Space

Fun Trivia
4 Space Stations quizzes and 40 Space Stations trivia questions.
1.
  A Time to Build Up    
Label Quiz
 10 Qns
Mir, a modular space station
The first module of the Mir space station was placed in orbit in 1986, then it was built up in stages, the final one added in 1996. It became a place for building international cooperation in space. Can you identify some of its major structural features?
Tough, 10 Qns, looney_tunes, Sep 19 24
Tough
looney_tunes editor
Sep 19 24
116 plays
2.
International Space Station
  International Space Station   great trivia quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
History and Conception
The International Space Station is unquestionably one of mankind's most ambitious intergovernmental projects, boldly pushing the boundaries of scientific knowledge. This quiz delves into the history and conception of this incredible engineering feat.
Easier, 10 Qns, Matthew_07, Jun 24 23
Easier
Matthew_07 gold member
Jun 24 23
392 plays
3.
  Skylab Space Stations    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
America's first active space station is the subject of this quiz. In this quiz, the manned missions to the station are denoted by their official mission patches (ie, Skylab 1, Skylab 2, Skylab 3).
Tough, 10 Qns, cag1970, Mar 01 18
Tough
cag1970
Mar 01 18
752 plays
4.
  Know The Space Station? 1    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz on your knowledge of the International Space Station. I will start you off with a very very easy one.
Tough, 10 Qns, almach, Jun 17 23
Tough
almach
Jun 17 23
1319 plays
Related Topics
  Space Shuttle [History] (13 quizzes)

  Man in Space [History] (122 quizzes)

  Space and Astronomy for Kids [For Children] (28 quizzes)

  Thematic Space [General] (32 quizzes)


Space Stations Trivia Questions
1. On what date was the Skylab station launched into earth orbit?

From Quiz Skylab Space Stations

Answer: May 14, 1973

The last Saturn V moon rocket ever to fly boosted Skylab into orbit from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on May 14, 1973.

2. What does ISS stand for?

From Quiz Know The Space Station? 1

Answer: International Space Station

It is also known as Alpha.

3. How many years was it estimated (originally) to take to complete the International Space Station (ISS)?

From Quiz Know The Space Station? 1

Answer: Five

It began in 1998 and was scheduled for completion in 2003. It was substantially "completed" in 2011.

4. Which moonwalking astronaut commanded Skylab 1, the first manned mission to the station?

From Quiz Skylab Space Stations

Answer: Charles Conrad

Skylab 1 marked Conrad's fourth and final trip into space. He flew two Gemini missions and commanded the Apollo 12 mission to the Ocean of Storms. Conrad stayed on board the station along with pilot Paul Weitz and mission scientist Joseph Kerwin for 28 days, May 25-June 22, 1973.

5. How many countries were involved in the ISS during its construction?

From Quiz Know The Space Station? 1

Answer: Sixteen

USA, Russia, Italy, Brazil, Japan, Canada, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the UK.

6. Which transient astronomical body was the subject of intense observation by Skylab's final crew, Skylab 3?

From Quiz Skylab Space Stations

Answer: Comet Kohoutek

One of the highlights of the Skylab program was the Skylab 3 crew's study of Comet Kohoutek as it raced through the inner Solar System.

7. What country was *not* involved in building the ISS?

From Quiz Know The Space Station? 1

Answer: China

8. How long did the crew of Skylab 2 stay in space?

From Quiz Skylab Space Stations

Answer: 59 days

The Skylab 2 mission continued where Skylab 1 left off--making repairs to the station to enhance its performance and conducting a wide array of scientific experiments. The mission lasted from July 28 to September 25, 1973.

9. How many miles of wiring are in the ISS?

From Quiz Know The Space Station? 1

Answer: Eight

Eight miles (12km)! I wouldn't want to be the electrician to have to find a short! Of course, if it gets me up to the space station . . .

10. What unusual distinction did the crew of Skylab 3 hold?

From Quiz Skylab Space Stations

Answer: It was an all-rookie crew.

Commander Gerald Carr (USMC), Pilot William Pogue (USAF) and Scientist Edward Gibson comprised the first and only all-rookie crew during the entire Apollo program.

11. How long is the ISS?

From Quiz Know The Space Station? 1

Answer: 361 feet

The ISS is 361 feet by 290 feet.

12. What module is not part of the ISS?

From Quiz Know The Space Station? 1

Answer: Gemini

Gemini was the name given by NASA to man missions. Destiny is the U.S. laboratory module. Unity is the six-sided connecting node. Zvezda is the service module, which is the home of the Cosmonauts and Astronauts.

13. What physical phenomenon is typically blamed for the demise of Skylab?

From Quiz Skylab Space Stations

Answer: Sunspots

Skylab's orbit around the earth gradually decayed after the last crew left it in 1974. Originally, NASA figured the station would remain in orbit until at least the first space shuttle launch, scheduled for 1979, and possibly as long as 1982. However, as sunspot activity increased, the atmosphere expanded, creating drag on the uninhabited station. When the shuttle program fell behind schedule, Skylab's fate was sealed.

14. What module is part of the ISS?

From Quiz Know The Space Station? 1

Answer: Unity

Apollo is the name given to the mission to the Moon, Mir was the Russian Space Station and Atlantis is one of the space shuttles.

15. When did Skylab re-enter the earth's atmosphere?

From Quiz Skylab Space Stations

Answer: July 11, 1979

After some 36,000 orbits around the earth, the 85-ton Skylab streaked through the atmosphere. Although most of the station burned up on re-entry, some pieces landed in the Indian Ocean and in Western Australia.

16. How many Astronauts and or Cosmonauts are on the ISS when fully crewed?

From Quiz Know The Space Station? 1

Answer: 6

17. Which future space shuttle commander served as the backup commander for both the Skylab 2 and Skylab 3 missions?

From Quiz Skylab Space Stations

Answer: Vance Brand

Before flying the space shuttle, Vance Brand served as the command module pilot during the joint Apollo-Soyuz mission in 1975. He commanded three space shuttle missions between 1982 and 1990, including the first operational (non-test) flight of the space shuttle Columbia (STS-5).

18. How many miles is the ISS above the Earth?

From Quiz Know The Space Station? 1

Answer: 250 miles

It is not as high up as a lot of people think. If one knows where to look, one can spot the space station. It is a very fast moving bright light. 250 miles = 400 km.

This is category 10380
Last Updated Oct 26 2024 5:47 AM
play trivia = Top 5% Rated Quiz, take trivia quiz Top 10% Rated Quiz, test trivia quiz Top 20% Rated Quiz, popular trivia A Well Rated Quiz
new quizzes = added recently, editor pick = Editor's Pick editor = FunTrivia Editor gold = Gold Member

Teachers / educators: FunTrivia welcomes the use of our website and quizzes in the classroom as a teaching aid or for preparing and testing students. See our education section. Our quizzes are printable and may be used as question sheets by k-12 teachers, parents, and home schoolers.

 ·  All questions, answers, and quiz content on this website is copyright FunTrivia, Inc and may not be reproduced without permission. Any images from TV shows and movies are copyright their studios, and are being used under "fair use" for commentary and education.