Are You Ready to Explore the Final Frontier?
Get ready to launch into an out-of-this-world adventure with our space trivia quiz! From the earliest observations of the night sky to the latest discoveries about our universe, this quiz covers it all. Do you know the names of the planets in our Solar System in order of distance from the Sun? Can you name the first living creature to orbit the Earth? What about the first probe to land on Mars? Whether you’re a seasoned astronomer or simply a curious stargazer, this quiz will put your space knowledge to the test. So, buckle up and prepare for a cosmic journey that will leave you feeling starry-eyed!
Space Trivia Questions
Here are some sample trivia questions from this quiz. If you want to see all of our Space trivia questions and answers, you’ll need to complete the quiz.
- What was the name of the first satellite launched into space?
- Who was the first human to walk on the moon?
- What is the name of the largest planet in our solar system?
- What is the name of the brightest star in the night sky?
- Which planet in our solar system has the shortest day?
- Who was the first American woman in space?
- What is the name of the first spacecraft to reach the surface of Mars?
- Which planet in our solar system has the largest volcano in the solar system?
- What is the name of the first artificial satellite launched by the United States?
- Who was the first person to orbit the Earth?
- What is the largest planet in our solar system?
- Who was the first human to walk on the moon?
- What is the name of the largest volcano in our solar system, located on Mars?
- Which planet is often referred to as the “Morning Star” or “Evening Star” because it is visible from Earth just before sunrise or just after sunset?
- What is the name of the first artificial satellite to be put into orbit around Earth?
- What is the name of the most famous asteroid belt located between Mars and Jupiter?
- Which planet in our solar system has the shortest day, with one rotation taking just 9.9 Earth hours?
- What is the name of the first space shuttle to be launched into space?
- What is the name of the spacecraft that landed on the surface of Mars in 2012 and discovered evidence of past habitable conditions on the planet?
- Which space telescope was launched into orbit by NASA in 1990 and has been instrumental in many significant discoveries about our universe?