Asked in a 1986 paper

In 1986 US solar system probe voyager-2 discovered six new moons of the planet Uranus. Which space shuttle exploded after launching, killing all the seven passengers in 1986?

Correct answer: A. US space shuttle challenger

  • A. US space shuttle challenger
  • B. USSR space shuttle challenger
  • C. German space shuttle challenger
  • D. French space shuttle challenger

Explanation

The Space Shuttle Challenger broke apart shortly after launch on 28 January 1986, killing all seven crew members. “USSR,” German and French Challenger shuttles did not exist, making option a the only plausible choice.

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