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The 2026 Astronaut Proficiency Quiz

Nine objective questions challenge your familiarity with astronaut facts, figures, and feats.

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As of January 2026, which NASA astronaut holds the American record for the most cumulative time spent in space?
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Which agency is responsible for the selection and training of European astronauts?
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What essential piece of equipment do astronauts use for maneuvering independently outside a spacecraft, first tested in 1984?
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What is the primary, non-commercial destination for all current national astronaut programs as of the mid-2020s?
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Astronauts often train for microgravity in a specific aircraft. What is the common nickname for this training platform?
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What was the primary, non-piloting role of NASA's first official scientist-astronauts, selected in 1965?
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In 2019, astronauts Christina Koch and Jessica Meir performed the first all-female spacewalk. What was its primary purpose?
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Beyond piloting skills, which of these is a standard, long-duration requirement for ISS crew selection?
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What was the name of the NASA program in the 1990s that specifically focused on developing astronaut missions for long-duration stays aboard the Russian Mir space station?
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The 2026 Astronaut Proficiency Quiz

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Quiz Questions

As of January 2026, which NASA astronaut holds the American record for the most cumulative time spent in space?

Which agency is responsible for the selection and training of European astronauts?

What essential piece of equipment do astronauts use for maneuvering independently outside a spacecraft, first tested in 1984?

What is the primary, non-commercial destination for all current national astronaut programs as of the mid-2020s?

Astronauts often train for microgravity in a specific aircraft. What is the common nickname for this training platform?

What was the primary, non-piloting role of NASA's first official scientist-astronauts, selected in 1965?

In 2019, astronauts Christina Koch and Jessica Meir performed the first all-female spacewalk. What was its primary purpose?

Beyond piloting skills, which of these is a standard, long-duration requirement for ISS crew selection?

What was the name of the NASA program in the 1990s that specifically focused on developing astronaut missions for long-duration stays aboard the Russian Mir space station?

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