Each year, April 12 is observed as International Day of Human Space Flight, in honour of the first human space flight in 1961.
Since that time, people have landed on the moon, unoccupied vessels have been sent far into space and there are plans in the works to send people to Mars.
Space has been described as the final frontier and space exploration has captivated the imaginations of many.
How much do you know about space flight and space exploration, in history and popular culture? Put your knowledge to the test with these 10 questions.
Good luck.
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