Which Canadian astronaut became the first Canadian to travel to space?
a) Julie Payette
b) Marc Garneau
c) Roberta Bondar
d) Chris Hadfield
Answer: b) Marc Garneau
What is the name of the Canadian space agency responsible for space research and exploration?
a) NASA
b) CNSA
c) CSA
d) ESA
Answer: c) CSA
Canada’s contribution to the International Space Station (ISS) is known as:
a) Canadarm
b) Lunar Rover
c) Space Shuttle
d) Mars Rover
Answer: a) Canadarm
Which Canadian astronaut famously performed a cover of David Bowie’s “Space Oddity” on the ISS?
a) Julie Payette
b) Marc Garneau
c) Roberta Bondar
d) Chris Hadfield
Answer: d) Chris Hadfield
Canada has a spaceport located in which province?
a) Ontario
b) Quebec
c) Alberta
d) Nova Scotia
Answer: d) Nova Scotia
The Alouette-1 satellite, launched in 1962, was Canada’s first satellite in space. What was its primary purpose?
a) Weather observation
b) Communications
c) Earth observation
d) Solar research
Answer: a) Weather observation
The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) was established in which year?
a) 1957
b) 1969
c) 1989
d) 2001
Answer: c) 1989
Which Canadian space mission aimed to study the Earth’s magnetosphere and ionosphere?
a) Alouette
b) Canadarm
c) OSIRIS-REx
d) RADARSAT
Answer: a) Alouette
The Mobile Servicing System (MSS), often referred to as Canadarm2, is used on the ISS for:
a) Astronaut exercise
b) Solar panel deployment
c) Communicating with Earth
d) Plant growth experiments
Answer: b) Solar panel deployment
Which Canadian astronaut became the first Canadian to command the International Space Station?
a) Julie Payette
b) Marc Garneau
c) Roberta Bondar
d) Chris Hadfield
Answer: a) Julie Payette
The RADARSAT Constellation Mission (RCM) aims to provide data for:
a) Weather forecasting
b) Satellite navigation
c) Earth observation
d) Interplanetary travel
Answer: c) Earth observation
Canada’s contribution to the Mars Science Laboratory mission included which component?
a) Curiosity rover
b) Spirit rover
c) Opportunity rover
d) Perseverance rover
Answer: a) Curiosity rover
The Canadian Spaceport, located in Canso, Nova Scotia, is intended for launching:
a) Satellites
b) Crewed missions to the Moon
c) Interplanetary spacecraft
d) Space tourism flights
Answer: a) Satellites
Which Canadian astronaut conducted a spacewalk outside the ISS, becoming the first Canadian to do so?
a) Julie Payette
b) Marc Garneau
c) David Saint-Jacques
d) Chris Hadfield
Answer: c) David Saint-Jacques
The Canadian Space Program has a strong history of collaboration with which space agency?
a) NASA
b) Roscosmos
c) ESA
d) CNSA
Answer: a) NASA
The Canadarm2 on the ISS is often used to capture and dock cargo spacecraft. What is the name of the robotic vehicle that it can “catch” and attach to the ISS?
a) Dragon
b) Orion
c) Cygnus
d) Soyuz
Answer: c) Cygnus
What is the name of Canada’s lunar rover prototype that has been developed for potential lunar exploration missions?
a) Curiosity
b) LunarCat
c) Artemis
d) Canadarm3
Answer: b) LunarCat
The NEOSSat (Near-Earth Object Surveillance Satellite) mission is focused on detecting and tracking:
a) Supernovae
b) Asteroids and comets
c) Black holes
d) Exoplanets
Answer: b) Asteroids and comets
The OSIRIS-REx mission, with Canadian contributions, aims to study and collect samples from an asteroid named:
a) Ceres
b) Vesta
c) Ryugu
d) Bennu
Answer: d) Bennu
Which Canadian technology is often used to prevent space debris from damaging spacecraft?
a) Space net
b) Laser cannon
c) Whipple shield
d) Magnetic shield
Answer: c) Whipple shield
Which Canadian province hosts the David Florida Laboratory, where satellites and spacecraft are tested before launch?
a) British Columbia
b) Ontario
c) Quebec
d) Alberta
Answer: b) Ontario
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), set to launch in the near future, will include Canadian-made instruments. What is the primary purpose of the JWST?
a) Study Mars
b) Explore the outer planets
c) Observe distant galaxies
d) Search for exoplanets
Answer: c) Observe distant galaxies
The Canadian Space Program contributes to Earth observation through satellites like:
a) Phoenix
b) Kepler
c) RADARSAT
d) Hubble
Answer: c) RADARSAT
Which Canadian astronaut participated in multiple spacewalks during the STS-100 mission?
a) Julie Payette
b) Marc Garneau
c) Roberta Bondar
d) Chris Hadfield
Answer: a) Julie Payette
The Lunar Gateway project, a collaboration between multiple space agencies, aims to establish a space station orbiting:
a) Mars
b) The Moon
c) Jupiter
d) Venus
Answer: b) The Moon
The Canadian contribution to the Lunar Gateway project includes the development of:
a) A new type of spacesuit
b) A lunar lander
c) A space telescope
d) A robotic arm
Answer: d) A robotic arm
The Canadian Space Agency is actively involved in the development of a rover that will explore which celestial body?
a) Mars
b) The Moon
c) Jupiter’s moon Europa
d) Saturn’s moon Titan
Answer: b) The Moon
The OSIRIS-REx mission aims to return a sample of material from an asteroid to Earth. Which asteroid is the target of this mission?
a) Ryugu
b) Bennu
c) Ceres
d) Vesta
Answer: b) Bennu
The Canadian Space Agency’s Lunar Exploration Accelerator Program (LEAP) is focused on:
a) Training astronauts for lunar missions
b) Developing lunar habitats
c) Designing new spacecraft engines
d) Advancing lunar science and technology
Answer: d) Advancing lunar science and technology
The Artemis program, led by NASA, aims to return humans to the Moon. What role does Canada play in the Artemis program?
a) Providing the launch vehicle
b) Designing lunar habitats
c) Developing a lunar rover
d) Leading the mission planning
Answer: c) Developing a lunar rover
What is the name of the Canadian robotic arm that will be used on the Lunar Gateway?
a) Canadarm
b) Canadarm3
c) LunarArm
d) ArtemisArm
Answer: b) Canadarm3
Which Canadian astronaut was selected as part of NASA’s Artemis program, potentially becoming one of the next humans to walk on the Moon?
a) David Saint-Jacques
b) Chris Hadfield
c) Julie Payette
d) Jenni Sidey-Gibbons
Answer: d) Jenni Sidey-Gibbons
The Canadian Space Agency’s Lunar Gateway contributions also include the development of a new type of space toilet. Why is this important for lunar missions?
a) To conserve water
b) To reduce waste volume
c) To recycle urine for drinking water
d) To ensure astronaut health and hygiene
Answer: d) To ensure astronaut health and hygiene
The OSIRIS-REx mission successfully collected a sample from the asteroid Bennu. What is the name of the Canadian instrument that played a role in this mission?
a) OLA
b) Canadarm
c) LIDAR
d) NEOSSat
Answer: a) OLA
The Canadian Space Program has a history of collaborating with other countries and space agencies. Which of the following countries is not a major partner of Canada in space exploration?
a) United States
b) Russia
c) China
d) European Space Agency (ESA)
Answer: c) China
The Lunar Gateway is envisioned as a stepping stone for future missions to which destination?
a) Mars
b) Venus
c) Jupiter
d) Asteroid belt
Answer: a) Mars
Which Canadian astronaut holds the record for the longest cumulative time spent in space by a Canadian?
a) Marc Garneau
b) Julie Payette
c) David Saint-Jacques
d) Chris Hadfield
Answer: c) David Saint-Jacques
The Canadarm2 on the ISS is used not only for maintenance and assembly tasks but also for:
a) Observing distant stars
b) Planting crops in space
c) Assisting with medical experiments
d) Capturing visiting spacecraft
Answer: d) Capturing visiting spacecraft
Canada’s contributions to space exploration have led to advancements in various fields. Which of the following is not a benefit of space research and technology development?
a) Advancing medical treatments
b) Improving environmental monitoring
c) Accelerating climate change
d) Enhancing communication systems
Answer: c) Accelerating climate change
What is the name of the Canadian instrument aboard NASA’s Perseverance rover that will help search for signs of past life on Mars?
a) Canadarm3
b) OSIRIS-REx
c) PIXL
d) NEOSSat
Answer: c) PIXL
The Canadian Space Program is involved in the development of space-based technologies. Which of the following is an example of such a technology?
a) Electric cars
b) Wind turbines
c) Solar panels
d) Microwave ovens
Answer: c) Solar panels
The Canadian Space Agency has established partnerships with educational institutions to promote STEM education. What does STEM stand for?
a) Science, Technology, Exploration, Mathematics
b) Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics
c) Space, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics
d) Science, Teaching, Exploration, Mathematics
Answer: b) Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics
The Canadian Space Program contributes to our understanding of Earth’s climate by studying:
a) Supernovae
b) Black holes
c) Solar flares
d) Earth’s atmosphere and oceans
Answer: d) Earth’s atmosphere and oceans
The Lunar Gateway will serve as a platform for scientific research in space. What is one area of research that scientists hope to conduct on the Gateway?
a) Search for extraterrestrial life
b) Study of Earth’s magnetosphere
c) Exploration of Martian caves
d) Observations of distant galaxies
Answer: b) Study of Earth’s magnetosphere
The Canadian Space Agency is actively involved in supporting space startups and entrepreneurial ventures. What is the name of the initiative aimed at fostering innovation in the space sector?
a) Launch Canada
b) Cosmic Innovators
c) Space Incubator Program
d) Stardust Enterprises
Answer: c) Space Incubator Program
Which Canadian space telescope, launched in 2003, was designed to study the universe in ultraviolet light?
a) Hubble Space Telescope
b) NEOSSat
c) James Webb Space Telescope
d) Far Ultraviolet Spectroscopic Explorer (FUSE)
Answer: d) Far Ultraviolet Spectroscopic Explorer (FUSE)
The Canadian Space Agency aims to inspire and engage the public through various outreach programs. What is the name of the CSA’s initiative to encourage young Canadians to pursue careers in space-related fields?
a) Space Camp Canada
b) Junior Astronauts
c) Youth Space Ambassadors
d) Future Space Explorers
Answer: b) Junior Astronauts
The Canadian Space Agency has contributed technology to missions beyond our solar system. Which Canadian instrument was used in the European Space Agency’s Rosetta mission to comet 67P?
a) NEOSSat
b) Canadarm2
c) OSIRIS-REx
d) ALICE
Answer: d) ALICE
The Canadian Space Agency collaborates with other countries on space research. In which country is the European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC), where Canadian contributions to ESA missions are often developed and tested?
a) France
b) Germany
c) Italy
d) Netherlands
Answer: d) Netherlands
The Canadian Space Program continues to evolve and contribute to space exploration. What is the term for the study and exploration of the Moon, Mars, and other celestial bodies beyond Earth?
a) Astrobiology
b) Exoplanetology
c) Interplanetary science
d) Planetary exploration
Answer: d) Planetary exploration
