The class of Deep Space High are back and this time theyβre learning all about spaceports! Spaceports are basically launch-pads for satellites and rockets and, for the first time in history, commercial flights to spaceβ¦ Think about how cool it would be to step aboard a rocket ship and go on holiday to another planet. It turns out, that might not be far away, with companies like Virgin Galactic and Space X both testing βflightsβ! Take the quiz below to discover how much you know about the future of space travel. Remember, if you’re stuck on any of these questions, check out Fun Kids’ Deep Space High podcast. There are new quizzes and games all the time on the Fun Kids website. You can tell us what you think of your favourite musicians and take quizzes on everything from My Little Pony to Star Wars! ![]()
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What is a spaceport?
- A place where rockets and spaceplanes launch
- A port where boats dock
- A factory that makes cars
- A station where trains stop
Which UK spaceport is in the north of Scotland?
- SaxaVord Spaceport
- Heathrow Spaceport
- Manchester Spaceport
- Cardiff Spaceport
Where in Cornwall was the UK's first licensed spaceport for launching small satellites?
- Spaceport Cornwall
- Spaceport London
- Spaceport Edinburgh
- Spaceport Belfast
What is a rocket launch site often called?
- A launch pad
- A runway
- A harbour
- A car park
Which company used a spaceplane called SpaceShipTwo for space tourism flights?
- Virgin Galactic
- Virgin Trains
- Virgin Media
- Virgin Active
What does SpaceX use to launch satellites and cargo?
- Falcon rockets
- Eagle rockets
- Hawk rockets
- Owl rockets
What is a spaceplane?
- A vehicle that flies like a plane and goes to space
- A plane that only flies in the sky
- A boat that sails on water
- A car that drives on roads
Why are spaceports often built near the coast?
- So rockets launch over the sea, away from people
- So they can catch fish
- So they can have a beach party
- So they can build sandcastles
What do spaceports need to track rockets?
- Radar and tracking stations
- Binoculars and telescopes
- Magnifying glasses
- Cameras and tripods
What might spaceports launch in the future?
- Tourists on space holidays
- School buses
- Fire engines
- Ice cream vans
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