If you're anything like me, you're a huge nerd when it comes to outer space and the awe-inspiring complexities of our universe.
I've watched hundreds of documentaries on space, astrophysics, astronomy, quantum mechanics, NASA, general science and the infinite splendor of the cosmos.
From jet propulsion to String Theory, I love it all.
When you're obsessed with something, it can be super fun to test your knowledge and see how much you really know.
Some people seek trivia about Halloween, video games or Stranger Things, and that's awesome. But today, we're gonna launch some killer space questions for you.
We'll start with some easier questions, and then we'll move into the harder stuff as we go. Trust me, it's gonna be fun!
Ask one of your friends or family members to read you these questions and see how many you can answer correctly.
Let's get ready to blast off and get into some deep space!
Space Trivia Questions
Q. How many miles is Earth from the sun?
A. 93 million miles.
Q. How fast does light travel in the vacuum of space?
A. Approximately 186,000 miles per second. Wow, that's fast!
Q. How fast does sound travel in the vacuum of space?
A. Sound can't travel through a vacuum.
Q. Derived from Greek words meaning "star sailor", what are all crew members who have been launched into space called?
A. Astronauts.
Q. What was Albert Einstein's most famous equation?
A. E=MC2.
Q. What is the study of space?
A. Astronomy.
Q. What are small, rocky objects that orbit the sun?
A. Asteroids.
Q. What is our home galaxy?
A. The Milky Way.
Q. What is a giant cloud of dust and gas left over from a supernova called?
A. Nebula.
Q. What cosmic phenomenon, once considered science fiction, has a gravitational pull so strong that not even light can escape it?
A. Black Holes.
Q. At the center of a black hole lies a tiny point of infinite density called what?
A. Singularity.
Q. What element is the moon's core mostly made of?
A. Iron. (Sorry, it's not cheese.)
Q. Who wrote 'A Brief History of Time'?
A. Stephen Hawking.
Q. What is the closest star to our solar system?
A. Proxima Centauri, 4.2 light years away.
Q. In what year was NASA founded?
A. 1958.
Q. What is the closest planet to Earth?
A. Mercury. Venus is not Earth's closest neighbor, here's why.
Q. Similar to X-rays, what has the smallest wavelengths yet the most energy of any other wave in the electromagnetic spectrum?
A. Gamma rays.
Q. How many miles are in a light year?
A. 5.879 trillion.
Q. What is the closest galaxy to the Milky Way?
A. The Andromeda Galaxy.
Q. In 1994, what Mexican physicist published a groundbreaking paper on a practical application for a warp drive?
A. Miguel Alcubierre.
Q. What theoretical physicist published the New York Times bestseller 'The Future of The Mind'?
A. Dr. Michio Kaku.
Q. Launched on September 5th, 1977, what was the name of the space probe designed to study interstellar space?
A. Voyager 1.
Q. Home to Pluto and Arrokoth, what doughnut-shaped region of space consisting of icy bodies extends far beyond the orbit of Neptune?
A. Kuiper Belt.
Q. Shining brightly as a trillion stars, what are considered the most powerful and energetic celestial objects in the universe?
A. Quasars.
Q. With a solar mass above 100,000, what do many astronomers believe are crucial in the formation of galaxies?
A. Supermassive black hole.
We hope you enjoyed exploring these wonderful trivia questions about space. And, if you didn't already know all the answers, we hope you learned something valuable today!
The universe is a fascinating place of intrigue and mystery, and we love that you're interested in testing your knowledge and learning more. You're awesome!
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