The space race
When did John F. Kennedy give his famous “We choose to go to the moon” speech?
1962
Where did Kennedy give the speech?
At Rice University in Houston, Texas.
What does Kennedy want space to represent: war or peace and cooperation?
Peace and cooperation.
When did the first human land on the moon
1969
What is the famous phrase Kennedy repeats in the speech?
“We choose to go to the moon.”
What does space offer humanity?
New knowledge and new opportunities.
Who was the first person to walk on the moon? First and last name.
Neil Armstrong
Does Kennedy think going to the moon will be easy or difficult?
Difficult / hard
What does Kennedy say the USA wants to be in space?
The leader.
Which country was the USA competing with in the Space Race? Correct name!
The Soviet Union
Why does Kennedy think the USA should explore space?
To gain new knowledge and make progress.
What can space exploration help develop besides space technology? Name 2.
Science, education, medicine and industry.
What was the main goal Kennedy announced in his speech?
To send a man to the moon and bring him safely back to Earth.
What does Kennedy say increases when our knowledge increases?
Our ignorance / what we do not know.
What famous comparison does Kennedy make at the end of his speech?
He compares exploring space to climbing a mountain: they do it because the moon and space are there.