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