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What was the main goal of the Soviet space program during the Soviet Era?
What was the main goal of the Soviet space program during the Soviet Era?
- 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)
Which event marked the first human's orbit into space in the Soviet space program?
Which event marked the first human's orbit into space in the Soviet space program?
- 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)
What was a common misconception about the Soviet space program during the Soviet Era?
What was a common misconception about the Soviet space program during the Soviet Era?
- 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
What did the achievements of the Soviet space program aim to demonstrate?
What did the achievements of the Soviet space program aim to demonstrate?
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What motivated the intense focus on space exploration and technological development during the Soviet Era?
What motivated the intense focus on space exploration and technological development during the Soviet Era?
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What was a significant feature of the Soviet space program's opportunities?
What was a significant feature of the Soviet space program's opportunities?
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