Satellites
This Canadian satellite, launched in 1962, made Canada the third country to design and build its own satellite.
What is Alouette I?
In what year did humans first land on the Moon during the Apollo 11 mission?
What is 1969?
What two countries were the main competitors in the Space Race?
Who are the United States and the Soviet Union?
What was the main purpose of the Alouette satellites?
To study the ionosphere from space.
What important piece of Apollo 11 technology was designed and built by a Canadian company?
What is the landing gear?
What international program did Canada work on with the United States after Alouette’s success?
What is the ISIS program?
Why was the launch of Alouette II in 1965 historically significant for Canada?
It showed Canada’s space success was ongoing and not a one-time achievement.
What was the name of the Canadian Company that designed the landing gear for the Apollo 11 missions?
What is Héroux-Devtek
How did Canada’s involvement in the Space Race affect national identity?
It increased pride and showed Canada as skilled and innovative.