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How did the first Space Program begin?
How did the first Space Program begin?
President John F. Kennedy began a dramatic expansion of the U.S. space program and committed the nation to the ambitious goal of landing a man on the moon by the end of the decade.
What was the first project called?
What was the first project called?
Apollo 11
Who were the first people on Apollo 11?
Who were the first people on Apollo 11?
Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Edwin Aldrin Jr.
What was the time period of the first space program?
What was the time period of the first space program?
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Who was the first American to orbit Earth?
Who was the first American to orbit Earth?
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What was Project Gemini and its goal?
What was Project Gemini and its goal?
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What was the goal of the Apollo Program?
What was the goal of the Apollo Program?
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What was the name of the capsule John Glenn Jr. went to space on?
What was the name of the capsule John Glenn Jr. went to space on?
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What did John Glenn Jr.'s trip consist of?
What did John Glenn Jr.'s trip consist of?
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What was the Van Allen Radiation Belt?
What was the Van Allen Radiation Belt?
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Study Notes
U.S. Space Program Introduction
- Initiated by President John F. Kennedy, aiming to land a man on the moon by the end of the 1960s.
- Represented a significant expansion of the U.S. space program.
Apollo 11 Mission
- First lunar landing mission with a successful landing date on July 20, 1969.
- Key figures included Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Edwin Aldrin Jr.
Timeline of the Apollo 11 Launch
- Initial launch occurred on July 16, 1969, marking a critical milestone in space exploration.
Notable Astronauts
- John Glenn Jr. became the first American to orbit Earth during his mission.
Project Gemini Overview
- Second NASA space flight program designed to enhance space travel techniques.
- Focused on achieving precise entry and re-entry maneuvers and studying the effects of prolonged space travel on astronauts.
Objectives of the Apollo Program
- Primary goal was to safely land humans on the Moon and ensure their safe return to Earth.
John Glenn Jr.’s Spacecraft
- The spacecraft used by John Glenn Jr. for his orbital flight was called Friendship 7.
John Glenn Jr.’s Mission Details
- His historic flight lasted over 4 hours, during which he orbited Earth three times.
Van Allen Radiation Belt
- A region of charged particles trapped by Earth's magnetic field, significant in studying space radiation's effects on astronauts.
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Explore the key concepts related to the U.S. Space Program with these flashcards. Learn about the initiation, key projects like Apollo 11, and the astronauts who made history. Perfect for students of space exploration history.
