The Space Race between the United States and the Soviet Union
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The Space Race between the United States and the Soviet Union

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Which event sparked the space race between the United States and the Soviet Union?

  • Explorer 1's launch by the US
  • Creation of NASA in 1958
  • Sputnik 1's launch by Russia (correct)
  • Vanguard TV3's explosion in the US

    • Who successfully launched America's Explorer 1 satellite into orbit?

  • Juno I rocket
  • John F. Kennedy
  • Wernher von Braun (correct)
  • Vanguard TV3 rocket

    • What was the significance of Sputnik 1's launch for America?

  • It raised concerns about Russia's capabilities in space. (correct)
  • It led to the creation of NASA.
  • It marked the first US satellite launch.
  • It accelerated the US space program.

    • When did American President John F. Kennedy announce the goal of putting astronauts on the Moon?

    <p>1961</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the name of the first man-made object to orbit Earth?

    <p>Sputnik 1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the name of the first man-made object to orbit Earth?

    <p>Sputnik 1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who saved the day for the United States by successfully launching Explorer 1 satellite into orbit?

    <p>Wernher von Braun</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the United States create the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)?

    <p>1958</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the failed launch of Vanguard TV3 for the United States?

    <p>It exploded on the launch pad.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the goal set by American President John F. Kennedy regarding astronauts and the Moon?

    <p>To put astronauts into space and on the Moon by 1970.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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