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Which event sparked the space race between the United States and the Soviet Union?
Which event sparked the space race between the United States and the Soviet Union?
Who successfully launched America's Explorer 1 satellite into orbit?
Who successfully launched America's Explorer 1 satellite into orbit?
What was the significance of Sputnik 1's launch for America?
What was the significance of Sputnik 1's launch for America?
When did American President John F. Kennedy announce the goal of putting astronauts on the Moon?
When did American President John F. Kennedy announce the goal of putting astronauts on the Moon?
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What was the name of the first man-made object to orbit Earth?
What was the name of the first man-made object to orbit Earth?
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What was the name of the first man-made object to orbit Earth?
What was the name of the first man-made object to orbit Earth?
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Who saved the day for the United States by successfully launching Explorer 1 satellite into orbit?
Who saved the day for the United States by successfully launching Explorer 1 satellite into orbit?
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When did the United States create the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)?
When did the United States create the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)?
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What was the significance of the failed launch of Vanguard TV3 for the United States?
What was the significance of the failed launch of Vanguard TV3 for the United States?
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What was the goal set by American President John F. Kennedy regarding astronauts and the Moon?
What was the goal set by American President John F. Kennedy regarding astronauts and the Moon?
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