Test your knowledge of the Solar System and beyond with these 10 questions

How much do you know about space?

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Q1. What is the closest planet to the Sun?

Q2. What year was Pluto removed from the list of planets?

Q3. Who was the first British person in space?

Q4. Which of the following best describes a 'white dwarf'?

Q5. What was the name of the Soviet spacecraft that crashed back into Earth on May 10, 2025, after 53 years stuck in Earth's orbit?

Q6. Who was the first person to enter outer space twice?

Q7. Approximately how many miles (or kilometres) are there in a light-year?

Q8. What is the visible part of the Sun called?

Q9. What is the nucleus of a comet made of?

Q10. On which planet did scientists claim to find 'strong evidence' of alien life last month?

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