Space Race Quiz
1 / 15From Sputnik to the Space Shuttle, relive the thrilling competition to conquer the final frontier.
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What year did the Soviet Union launch Sputnik, the first artificial satellite?
About Space Race Quiz
Space Race Quiz is a free nostalgia trivia quiz with 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty. From Sputnik to the Space Shuttle, relive the thrilling competition to conquer the final frontier. 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 year did the Soviet Union launch Sputnik, the first artificial satellite?
Answer: 1957
2. What was the name of the dog the Soviets sent into space aboard Sputnik 2?
Answer: Laika
3. Who was the first human in space?
Answer: Yuri Gagarin
4. Who was the first American in space?
Answer: Alan Shepard
5. What was the name of NASA's first manned space program?
Answer: Mercury
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in Space Race Quiz?
Space Race Quiz 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 Race Quiz free to play?
Yes. The entire SeniorBrainGames catalog — including Space Race Quiz — 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 Race Quiz take?
Most players finish Space Race Quiz 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 Race Quiz?
If you enjoyed this nostalgia trivia 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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