How many questions are in this quiz?

This quiz has 103 questions focused on record-setting astronauts, time in space, and distance-related milestones.

Is there a timer or any time limit?

No. The quiz has no timer, so you can answer at your own pace.

How does the answer format work?

Every question is multiple-choice with 4 options, and you select the one best answer.

Can I choose the difficulty and number of questions?

Yes. Before starting, you can set your preferred question count and pick a difficulty level, including mixed.

What kinds of records are included?

Expect records tied to time in space, mission duration, and distance-style achievements, often linked to specific missions or station eras.

Online Quiz: Record-setting astronauts

About this quiz

What this quiz covers

From longest single missions to cumulative time in orbit, this quiz focuses on astronauts and cosmonauts who set notable records for time and distance.

You’ll also see questions about mission context—stations, spacecraft, and eras—so you can connect a record to the right program and timeframe.

Format and difficulty settings

Each question has 4 options and there’s no timer, so you can think through close calls and learn as you go.

Pick your question count before you start, and choose a difficulty level (easy, medium, hard, or mixed) to match your confidence; mixed blends straightforward record facts with deeper, detail-heavy items.

Skills you’ll practice

Recognizing major record-holders for total time in space vs single-mission duration
Distinguishing “distance traveled” style records from time-based achievements
Placing records in the correct decade, station era, or program (Mir, ISS, Shuttle, etc.)
Avoiding mix-ups between astronauts with similar names, nationalities, or overlapping missions
Using mission clues (crew size, vehicle, station) to eliminate near-correct answers

Common pitfalls to avoid

A frequent trap is confusing single-flight duration with cumulative career time, especially for long-serving ISS veterans. Another is assuming the most famous astronaut is always the record-holder—some records belong to less-publicized flyers.

How balance is handled

Difficulty is balanced by mixing quick, high-signal questions (well-known “most time in space” figures) with more nuanced prompts that require comparing similar records or interpreting what a record category actually measures. That way, newer players can progress while experts still get challenged.