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Space IQ Trivia Quiz

Test your space IQ.

A multiple-choice quiz by racemany2k. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
racemany2k

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
44,280

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

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Tough

Avg Score
3 / 5

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Question 1 of 5

1. In November, 2000 what kind of object 'fell from the sky' in a planned reentry into Earth's atmosphere? Hint

Eros

The First Iridium Telecommunications Satellite

Solar Panel from Space Station Alpha

Space Debris

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Question 2 of 5

2. Specialists at NASA's Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia are preparing their computers and simulators to build probes and shape exploration for the next decade and beyond for what planet? Hint

Mars

Saturn

Venus

Pluto

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Question 3 of 5

3. What did images from the Galileo spacecraft reveal about Jupiter's moon Io? Hint

Volcanism

An ocean of water ice

Little Green Men

Remnants of a former human colony

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Question 4 of 5

4. What is the largest space theme park in the world? Hint

Disneyland Paris in France

Alien World in London, England

Space City in Toulouse, France

Cosmosphere in Hutchinson, Kansas

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Question 5 of 5

5. What is the most unique aspect of the Asteroid 4179 Toutatis that passed near Earth on Halloween, 2000? Hint

It glows in the dark

It spins on two axes

It is threatening to impact the Earth

It has water

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In November, 2000 what kind of object 'fell from the sky' in a planned reentry into Earth's atmosphere?

Answer: The First Iridium Telecommunications Satellite

The first Iridium telecommunications satellite reentered the Earth's atmosphere on November 29th 2000, and broke up over the Atlantic Ocean. The satellite was non-operational and not designed to survive reentry, so bringing it down posed little or no threat. The Iridium satellites have been the source of much financial strife and technical problems since 1998.

Answer: Mars

Project leaders and scientists at NASA's Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia are developing spacecraft for several upcoming Mars missions. These missions are slated for Mars '01, '03 and '07 spacecraft exploration. Specifically, their work involves developing spacecraft that can navigate and pitch through the Mars' atmosphere and then subsequently land at a precise location.

The first of the planned explorations launched in April 2001 for arrival in November 2001.

3. What did images from the Galileo spacecraft reveal about Jupiter's moon Io?

Answer: Volcanism

The images from Galileo show a surprising amount of volcanic activity on Io. The volcanoes appear to spew sulfur dioxide, which changes into 'sulfur snow' after it cools.

4. What is the largest space theme park in the world?

Answer: Space City in Toulouse, France

Cite de l'espace or Space City in Toulouse, France is the largest space theme park in Europe. It offers 170 interactive exhibits, spacecraft mock-ups and animations.

5. What is the most unique aspect of the Asteroid 4179 Toutatis that passed near Earth on Halloween, 2000?

Answer: It spins on two axes

Asteroid Toutatis is so unique because it spins on two axes, resembling a badly thrown football

Source: Author racemany2k

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