Space Missions
What was the name of the Soviet Union satellite?
Sputnik
Who was the first American woman in space?
Sally Ride
Who was the first female african-american woman to become a space engineer?
Mary W. Jackson
What is the name of the robotic arm attached to the ISS?
The Canadarm
What does the ISS stand for?
International Space Station
What was different about Sputnik 2 compared to Sputnik?
It was carrying a dog named Laika
What space shuttle was she on?
The Challenger
Who was the first african american in space?
Dr. Guy Bluford
Who was the first Canadian astronaut to walk in space?
Chris Hadfield
When was the ISS launched?
November 20, 1998
True or False? The launch of Explorer 1 was unsuccessful.
False
What year did NASA start allowing female astronauts?
1978
What mission was he apart of?
The Challenger's STS-8 mission
Who was the first woman in space?
Roberta Bondar
True or False? The ISS is the largest space station ever built?
True
Why was the Vanguard-TV3 important to America
It was their first attempt at a satellite
How many women have been to space?
73
When was this mission launched?
1983
Who is the president of the CSA (Canadian Space Agency)
Lisa Campbell
Can you see the ISS from Earth?
Yes
How long was the flight Yuri Gagarin went on to become the first man in space?
108 minutes
What was the job title held by only women in NASA in the early days of the space program?
Human computers
Which african-american astronaut was killed in the Challenger explosion?
Ronald E. McNair, the 2nd african-american to go to space.
When was the CSA created?
March 1st, 1989
What is the speed of orbit of the ISS
7.66km/s