Space Quiz

Space is a mysterious place but there are plenty of things we are sure about when it comes to that vast space that surrounds us here on earth. Challenge what you think you know with our fun space quiz. Perfect for kids, this quiz will get you thinking about the fascinating topics of space and astronomy.
 Test your knowledge of planets, stars, moons, astronauts, our solar system, galaxy and more space related trivia.
Try answering the twenty questions on your own and then scroll down for the all important answers.

1. What is the closest planet to the Sun?

2. What is the name of the 2nd biggest planet in our solar system?

3. What is the hottest planet in our solar system?

4. What planet is famous for its big red spot on it?

5. What planet is famous for the beautiful rings that surround it?

6. Can humans breathe normally in space as they can on Earth?

7. Is the sun a star or a planet?

8. Who was the first person to walk on the moon?

9. What planet is known as the red planet?

10. What is the name of the force holding us to the Earth?

11. Have human beings ever set foot on Mars?

12. What is the name of a place that uses telescopes and other scientific equipment to research space and astronomy?

13. What is the name of NASA’s most famous space telescope?

14. Earth is located in which galaxy?

15. What is the name of the first satellite sent into space?

16. Ganymede is a moon of which planet?

17. What is the name of Saturn’s largest moon?

18. Olympus Mons is a large volcanic mountain on which planet?

19. Does the sun orbit the Earth?

20. Is the planet Neptune bigger than Earth?     Space Quiz Answers 1. Mercury 2. Saturn 3. Venus 4. Jupiter 5. Saturn 6. No 7. A star 8. Neil Armstrong 9. Mars 10. Gravity 11. No 12. An observatory 13. Hubble Space Telescope 14. The Milky Way Galaxy 15. Sputnik 16. Jupiter 17. Titan 18. Mars 19. No 20. Yes