Space Week Quiz: Name All These Famous Space Firsts

“Let me say, as I sit here before you today having walked on the Moon, that I am myself still awed by that miracle. That awe, in me and in each of us… must be the engine of future achievement, not a slow dimming light from a time once bright.” – Buzz Aldrin

There were a lot of "famous firsts" in space, from the first insect to reach orbit to the first man on the Moon, the progress was incremental and involved a lot of trial and error. Several animals were the first guinea pigs in space, and they didn't come back alive. Technical and mechanical errors led to the deaths of human astronauts too. But all of this was not for naught; it led to some of the greatest discoveries about our solar system.

Do you think you know a lot about the "firsts" of space? Take our Space Firsts Quiz to recall all the great steps toward progress.

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“I believe that every human has a finite number of heartbeats. I don't intend to waste any of mine running around doing exercises. ”― Buzz Aldrin

Notice that Buzz didn't say he wasn't going to waste them on taking quizzes. So, put down your running shoes and put your brain to work with our Space Firsts Quiz!

What were the first insects in space? How about the first monkey? Do you know what the first astronaut crew called themselves? Who was the first man to catch some zzzzz's in space? We're sure you know the answers to these questions and more, or you wouldn't be here. So, what are you waiting for? Blast off with our Space First Quiz.

First is definitely NOT the worst, as you'll see with our Space First Quiz. Earn your wings by acing this space trivia.

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