The SpaceX Quiz: Test your knowledge about the private space company

SpaceX and NASA have now collaborated for a historic project called Crew Dragon mission which will be soon launching American astronauts to the International Space Station. This will be NASA's first launch of American astronauts from the American soil since 2011. This will also mark SpaceX's first manned mission which has also increased the interest people have in space exploration and SpaceX in general. Also read: Cape Canaveral weather forecast and NASA SpaceX launch details Now, more and more people around the world, who were previously unaware of SpaceX have come to know about the company due to their latest collaboration with NASA. As SpaceX has successfully launched unmanned cargo to space ever since their initial missions, space enthusiasts are also interested to know each and every development of their first manned mission. As SpaceX gains major mainstream popularity, below is a general knowledge quiz along with answers around the space exploration company. Check it out below - Image courtesy - SpaceX Instagram SpaceX Quiz When was SpaceX founded? 2000 2001 2002 2003 Answer - 3. 2002 Who was the tech startup billionaire who founded SpaceX? Paul Allen Tony Stark Elon Musk Gynne Shotwell Answer - 3. Elon Musk What was the first rocket designed by SpaceX? Falcon 00 Falcon 1 Falcon Xtreme Pro Falcon Wayfinder Answer - 2. Falcon 1 Also read: Why is SpaceX going to space? Everything you need to know about Elon Musk's SpaceX When was the first successful SpaceX rocket launched? 2007 2010 2009 2008 Answer - 4. 2008 How many Merlin rocket engines does the Falcon 9 rocket use in the first stage? 7 rocket engines 22 rocket engines 9 rocket engines 90 rocket engines Answer - 3. 9 rocket engines How many crew members can the Dragon Capsule fit? 5 crew members 100 crew members 10 crew members 7 crew members Answer - 4. 7 crew members Also read: Will SpaceX launch be visible from the UK? Know its trajectory in the UK What is the largest rocket ever created by SpaceX? Falcon Heavy Falcon Jumbo Falcon Pro Falcon XXL Answer - 1. Falcon Heavy How many Merlin rocket engines does the Falcon Heavy use? 17 rocket engines 27 rocket engines 37 rocket engines 47 rocket engines Answer - 2. 27 rocket engines In which year did SpaceX launch and land the ambitious first stage rocket? 2012 2020 2015 2009 Answer - 3. 2015 Where is the headquarters of SpaceX located? Alaska California Washington Mexico Answer - 2. California Also read: NASA SpaceX Launch: Here are the details of rocket's trajectory and where it is headed

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The SpaceX Quiz: Test your knowledge about the private space company

The SpaceX Quiz has been listed below - check your general knowledge about the private space exploration behind the latest Crew Dragon mission.

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