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What significant event occurred on October 4, 1957?
What was the name of the first satellite launched by the U.S. in January 1958?
Explorer 1
When was NASA founded?
October 1958
The first successful weather satellite was launched by NASA in April 1960.
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Who was the first person to orbit Earth in space?
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What was the name of the rocket in which John Glenn orbited Earth in February 1962?
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What was the purpose of the satellite Telstar 1 launched in July 1962?
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What does the launch of Apollo 11 signify?
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What year marked the collaboration between the USSR and US in space?
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What was significant about the first US space shuttle launched in April 1981?
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The collapse of the Soviet Union in the 1990s marked the end of the Space Race.
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Study Notes
Space Race Timeline
- October 4, 1957: Soviets launched Sputnik, the first satellite, marking the start of the Space Race.
- January 1958: The United States successfully launched its first satellite, Explorer 1.
- October 1958: Establishment of NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) to spearhead U.S. space exploration efforts.
- April 1960: NASA launched the first successful weather satellite, contributing to meteorological advancements.
- April 1961: Yuri Gagarin became the first human to orbit Earth, achieved by the Soviet Union.
- February 1962: John Glenn made history as the first American to orbit Earth aboard the Friendship 7, attracting over 6 million viewers on TV.
- July 1962: The U.S. launched Telstar 1, the first transatlantic communications satellite, enabling live broadcasts between continents.
- July 16, 1969: The U.S. launched Apollo 11, sending astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins to the moon, securing American dominance in the Space Race.
- 1975: Collaborative projects between the USSR and the US began, signaling the decline of competitive tensions in space exploration.
- April 1981: The first U.S. space shuttle was launched, distinguishing shuttles as reusable vehicles compared to traditional rockets.
- 1990s: The collapse of the Soviet Union marked the definitive end of the Space Race.
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Test your knowledge of the milestones during the Space Race from 1957 to 1969. This quiz covers significant events, including satellite launches and human spaceflights. See how well you know the key moments that shaped space exploration history!
