The Space Race
This satellite, launched in 1957, was the first artificial satellite to orbit Earth.
What is Sputnik 1?
This reusable rocket by SpaceX reduces the cost of launching space missions.
What is the Falcon 9?
This system, powered by satellites, is used for navigation in daily life.
What is GPS?
Risky Debris for satellites and missions.
What is space junk?
This astronaut became the first human in space in 1961.
Who is Yuri Gagarin?
This telescope uses infrared to observe the early universe.
What is the James Webb Space Telescope?
Satellites play a critical role in forecasting this type of extreme weather.
What are hurricanes?
Ethical issue with migrating to another planet.
What is Earth-Based microbes.
The United States landed the first humans on the Moon during this mission in 1969.
What is Apollo 11?
This telescope has been capturing detailed images of distant galaxies for decades.
What is the Hubble Space Telescope?
This global structure is a symbol of international cooperation in space.
What is the International Space Station (ISS)?
These two technologies—one for construction and one for decision-making—are transforming space missions.
What are 3D printing and artificial intelligence?
The Cold War rivalry that spurred early space exploration was between these two countries.
What are the United States and the Soviet Union?
This type of propulsion system is commonly used for long-duration space missions.
What are ion thrusters?
Satellites provide farmers with data on this key aspect of their fields.
What is crop health?
Space exploration inspires innovations to address Earthly challenges, including monitoring this major environmental issue.
What is climate change?