Space Flashcards
Simple Information about Space and Astronomy
What is the closest planet to the Sun?
Mercury
Which planet is known for its rings?
Saturn
What is the galaxy that contains our Solar System?
Milky Way
Who was the first person to walk on the Moon?
Neil Armstrong
What is the largest planet in the Solar System?
Jupiter
What is the name of Earth’s natural satellite?
Moon
Which planet is the hottest in the Solar System?
Venus
What is the force that keeps planets in orbit?
Gravity
What is the term for a star explosion?
Supernova
What is the name of the first artificial satellite?
Sputnik 1
How long does it take for Earth to orbit the Sun?
365 days
Which planet is known as the ‘Morning Star’?
Venus
What is the name of NASA’s Mars rover that landed in 2021?
Perseverance
What is the color of the hottest stars?
Blue
What is the term for a group of stars forming a pattern?
Constellation
Which planet is the only one in the Solar System not named after a god?
Earth
What is the dwarf planet that was once considered the ninth planet?
Pluto
What is the layer of the Sun that is visible during an eclipse?
Corona
Which planet has the most moons?
Saturn
What is the largest volcano in the Solar System, located on Mars?
Olympus Mons
What is the term for a rock from space that hits Earth’s surface?
Meteorite
What is the closest star to Earth?
The Sun
How long is one day on Venus?
Longer than its year
What is the name of the telescope launched in 2021 to replace Hubble?
James Webb Space Telescope
What is the brightest star in the night sky?
Sirius
