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What was the name of the first artificial satellite launched by the USSR in 1957?
What was the name of the first artificial satellite launched by the USSR in 1957?
Which space agency is responsible for the Artemis program?
Which space agency is responsible for the Artemis program?
What type of spacecraft is designed to orbit a planet or moon?
What type of spacecraft is designed to orbit a planet or moon?
Which spacecraft is the most distant human-made object in space?
Which spacecraft is the most distant human-made object in space?
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What is a major challenge of long-duration spaceflight?
What is a major challenge of long-duration spaceflight?
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Which country's space agency is responsible for the Tiantan-1 space station?
Which country's space agency is responsible for the Tiantan-1 space station?
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What is one of the benefits of space exploration?
What is one of the benefits of space exploration?
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Which spacecraft is exploring Jupiter's moons in 2022?
Which spacecraft is exploring Jupiter's moons in 2022?
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Who was the first human in space?
Who was the first human in space?
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What is the name of SpaceX's program to establish a permanent human settlement on Mars?
What is the name of SpaceX's program to establish a permanent human settlement on Mars?
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Study Notes
History of Space Exploration
- 1950s-1960s: Space race between the United States and the Soviet Union
- USSR launches Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite, in 1957
- USA launches Explorer 1, the first successful American satellite, in 1958
- Yuri Gagarin becomes the first human in space in 1961
- NASA's Apollo 11 mission lands the first humans on the Moon in 1969
Space Agencies
- NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration, USA)
- Roscosmos (Russia)
- ESA (European Space Agency)
- CNSA (China National Space Administration)
- ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation)
Spacecraft and Probes
- Types:
- Orbiter: orbits a planet or moon
- Lander: descends to a planet's surface
- Rover: explores a planet's surface
- Flyby: passes close to a planet or moon
- Examples:
- Voyager 1: most distant human-made object in space
- Mars Curiosity Rover: explores Mars since 2012
- New Horizons: first flyby of Pluto in 2015
Space Exploration Challenges
- Radiation exposure
- Isolation and confinement
- Distance and communication delay
- Gravity and its effects on the human body
- Life support systems and resources
Current and Future Missions
- NASA's Artemis program: aims to return humans to the Moon by 2024
- SpaceX's Starship program: aims to establish a permanent human settlement on Mars
- ESA's JUICE mission: explores Jupiter's moons in 2022
- China's Tiantan-1 space station: to be launched in 2022
Benefits of Space Exploration
- Advancements in technology and science
- Improving daily life on Earth (e.g., GPS, telecommunications)
- Potential resources and mining opportunities
- Inspiring future generations and promoting STEM education
- Understanding the universe and our place in it
History of Space Exploration
- The 1950s-1960s saw a space race between the United States and the Soviet Union
- USSR launched Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite, in 1957
- The USA launched Explorer 1, the first successful American satellite, in 1958
- Yuri Gagarin became the first human in space in 1961
- NASA's Apollo 11 mission landed the first humans on the Moon in 1969
Space Agencies
- NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) is the USA's space agency
- Roscosmos is the space agency of Russia
- The European Space Agency (ESA) is a collaborative organization
- CNSA (China National Space Administration) is China's space agency
- ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) is India's space agency
Spacecraft and Probes
- Orbiter: a spacecraft that orbits a planet or moon
- Lander: a spacecraft that descends to a planet's surface
- Rover: a spacecraft that explores a planet's surface
- Flyby: a spacecraft that passes close to a planet or moon
- Voyager 1 is the most distant human-made object in space
- Mars Curiosity Rover has been exploring Mars since 2012
- New Horizons conducted the first flyby of Pluto in 2015
Space Exploration Challenges
- Radiation exposure is a hazard in space
- Isolation and confinement can affect the human psyche
- Distance and communication delay make real-time communication difficult
- Gravity affects the human body in space
- Life support systems and resources are crucial for long-duration spaceflight
Current and Future Missions
- NASA's Artemis program aims to return humans to the Moon by 2024
- SpaceX's Starship program aims to establish a permanent human settlement on Mars
- ESA's JUICE mission will explore Jupiter's moons in 2022
- China's Tiantan-1 space station is set to launch in 2022
Benefits of Space Exploration
- Space exploration has led to advancements in technology and science
- It has improved daily life on Earth (e.g., GPS, telecommunications)
- Space exploration may provide access to new resources and mining opportunities
- It inspires future generations and promotes STEM education
- It helps us understand the universe and our place in it
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Take a journey through the history of space exploration, from the space race to modern space agencies. Learn about the pioneers and milestones that shaped the industry.
