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Test your knowledge of space missions. This Astrometry Missions Quiz covers the space telescopes mapping our galaxy in 3D, including the revolutionary Gaia mission. Explore how these orbital observatories collect vital data...

Questions: 20 | Attempts: 12 | Last updated: Feb 13, 2026

Sample Question 1
Which mission was the first space-based observatory specifically designed to measure star positions and parallax?

Hubble

Hipparcos

Voyager

Kepler

Sample Question 2
The Gaia mission’s main goal is to create a 3D map of the Milky Way by measuring how many celestial objects?

One thousand

One million

Nearly two billion

One trillion

Sample Question 3
Why do astrometry missions like Gaia operate in space rather than on Earth?

To be closer to the stars

To avoid atmospheric blurring

To stay away from city lights

To travel faster

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