Soviet Space Program: Apolitical or Ambitious?

To promote the ideology of the Soviet government

To gain political power and influence

To demonstrate the political strength of the Soviet Union

To achieve space exploration milestones ahead of other nations (correct)

Launching the first space station, Salyut 1, in 1971

Launching the first artificial satellite, Sputnik, in 1957

Conducting the first spacewalk by Alexei Leonov in 1965

Sending the first human, Yuri Gagarin, into orbit in 1961 (correct)

It was heavily politicized (correct)

It focused mainly on international collaboration in space exploration

It aimed to achieve scientific and technological advancements

It sought to promote diverse political beliefs

<p>The technical prowess and ingenuity of the Soviet Union</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ambition rather than politics</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They were open to individuals from all backgrounds, regardless of their political beliefs</p> Signup and view all the answers