What happens when you cry in space?
Your body doesn't make tears in space.
Your tears float away.
Your tears stream down your cheeks.
Your tears puddle in your eyes.
How do astronauts sleep?
Astronauts don't need to sleep in space.
They go into a special gravity room.
They crawl inside a hanging sleeping bag.
They sleep sitting up, like you would in a car.
What happens if you have to scratch your nose on a space walk?
You just have to deal with it!
There's a special itch strip in your helmet just for this.
Astronauts wear a special cream to keep from itching.
It's okay to take off your helmet, if you hold your breath.
How do astronauts communicate with their friends and family?
They send emails and have video chats.
They make calls using their cell phones.
Their missions are top secret so they aren't allowed to.
They can't. There is no cell service or internet access.
What do astronauts do for exercise in space?
They work out to exercise videos.
They go on daily space walks.
They go to the space station gym.
They do yoga.
How long can an astronaut's footprints on the moon last?
up to a year
one million years
They blow away almost immediately.
1,000 years
How fast does our solar system move around the Milky Way?
Trick question! Our solar system doesn't move.
91 million miles per hour
515,000 miles per hour
120,000 miles per hour
Which planet in our solar system has the hottest temperatures?
Mercury
Venus
Jupiter
Mars
Which planet is home to Olympus Mons, the largest volcano in our solar system?
Earth
Uranus
Mars
Jupiter
How big is Jupiter?
about as big as the sun
twice as massive as all the other planets combined
twice the size of Saturn
five times as big as Earth
What is Neptune known for?
its large waves
its many moons
its canyons
its strong winds
TRUE or FALSE? Soda is the most popular beverage on the International Space Station.
FALSE
TRUE or FALSE? You get taller in space.
TRUE
How many planets are thought to be in the Milky Way?
100 million
100 trillion
100 billion
100,000
TRUE or FALSE? If you were to pour a glass of water on mars, it would instantly freeze.
FALSE
TRUE or FALSE? Scientists discovered a planet that is partly made of diamond.
TRUE
