Space is big, we know. But the most remarkable thing about what’s out there, beyond the atmosphere, is how little we know about it.
The truth is, we’ve barely scratched the surface of our universe. It’s been estimated that we’ve discovered only 5% of it, while the remaining 95% is still a mystery — an unknown, unexplored, vast field of space facts left in the dark. Sure, we have our satellites, our astronauts, our telescopes, and loaded people already planning a vacation on the Moon. But what about the rest of us common folks with no skills or equipment to join the cause and get out there ourselves? How can we take a peek into the cosmos?
Simple. We stay lazy and let the astronomy experts do the hard work and throw us all the space trivia they find out over the years. Meanwhile, Bored Panda is here to fill in some gaps you may have and give you a taste of fun facts about space and the weird, wonderful things that happen when you leave Earth behind.
If you’re up for something different, take a look at these space trivia questions. For each one, you’ll find the answer in the comment section below. Think of this as a space quiz — you know, to see how many things you knew before getting the answer.
#1
Name the spacecraft that carried the first astronauts to the Moon.
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8points
#10
One of the most well-known constellations is Orion. What did it get its name from?
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7points
#11
How many volcanoes do you think there are on Venus’s surface?
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7points
#13
Which stars in the universe have a rotational speed of 600 times per second?
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7points
#14
In which year did the US government propose new guidelines for space tourism?
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7points
#16
The word ‘astrophysics’ comes from a combination of Greek words. Are you aware of which of these bodies ‘Astro’ refers to?
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6points