Space Stations
1 / 15Learn about the orbiting outposts where humans live and work in space
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What was the name of the first space station, launched by the Soviet Union in 1971?
About Space Stations
Space Stations is a free general knowledge quiz with 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty. Learn about the orbiting outposts where humans live and work in space A typical run takes about 7 minutes, hints are always one tap away, and your streak ticks up the first time you finish a game on a given day.
A few sample questions
1. What was the name of the first space station, launched by the Soviet Union in 1971?
Answer: Salyut 1
2. How many countries are primary partners in the International Space Station (ISS)?
Answer: 15
3. In what year was the first module of the International Space Station launched?
Answer: 1998
4. What was the name of the American space station that orbited Earth from 1973 to 1979?
Answer: Skylab
5. The Russian space station Mir operated for how many years in orbit?
Answer: 15 years
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in Space Stations?
Space Stations has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
Is Space Stations free to play?
Yes. The entire SeniorBrainGames catalog — including Space Stations — is free, with no sign-up required, no time limits, and no ads on top of the game. It also works offline once the page has loaded once.
How long does Space Stations take?
Most players finish Space Stations in about 7 minutes. You can pause between questions, replay it as often as you like, and there is no penalty for taking your time — answers are explained after you submit them.
What's a good follow-up after Space Stations?
If you enjoyed this general knowledge quiz, try the Daily Challenge — five rotating questions, refreshed every 24 hours, that count toward your streak. You can also use the Surprise Me button on the homepage to land on a different game type for variety.
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