Explore the Final Frontier

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Space Technology: A Summary

Space technology is used for activities beyond Earth's atmosphere, including spaceflight, space exploration, and Earth observation.
Space technology includes space vehicles, deep-space communication, in-space propulsion, and support infrastructure equipment and procedures.
The space environment is novel, requiring new tools and techniques for work.
Everyday services such as weather forecasting, remote sensing, satellite navigation systems, satellite television, and long-distance communications systems rely on space infrastructure.
Astronomy and Earth science benefit from space technology.
The Soviet Union was the first country to put technology into space with the Sputnik 1 satellite in 1957.
The first successful human spaceflight was Vostok 1 in 1961, carrying Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin.
The first probe to impact the surface of the Moon was the Soviet probe Luna 2 in 1959.
Humans first landed on the Moon in 1969 with the Apollo 11 mission.
Voyager 1 is the first artificial object to leave the Solar System and is currently the most distant artificial object from Earth.
Hazards of space technology include the risk of energy release and the potential failure of equipment.
The International Association for the Advancement of Space Safety was established in the Netherlands in 2004.

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Test your knowledge on Space Technology with this informative quiz! Discover the history of space exploration, the different types of space technology, and their applications. From the first satellite to the latest space probes, this quiz will cover it all. Challenge yourself to see how much you know about the hazards, successes and benefits of space technology. Perfect for anyone interested in outer space or the future of technology.