United States Involvement
Who was the first man on the moon?
Neil Armstrong
What was the name of the rocket that the Soviet Union launched into space?
SPUTNIK
Who technically “won” the space race?
The United Staes
How long does it take to get to the moon?
3 days
Satellite:
an artificial body placed in orbit around the earth or moon or another planet in order to collect information or for communication.
Did the Vangaurd TV3 satellite launch?
It did but crashed to the ground.
What was the name of the Soviet Unions leader?
Nikita Krrushchev
What does NASA stand for?
National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
Is there sound in space?
Since there is no air there is no sound.
International Space Station:
a large spacecraft in orbit around Earth.
Who was the first person that the United States launched into orbit?
John Glenn
Who was the first person ever launched into orbit?
Yuri Gargaria
What job was created because of the space race?
Astronauts
Can birds fly in space?
No they can not since there is no air.
Apogee:
the point in the orbit of the moon or a satellite at which it is FURTHEST from the earth.
What was the name of one of the 4 presidents that served during the Space race?
There were 4 presidents:
Dwight D Eisenhower
John F Kenedy
Lyndon B Johnson
Richard M Nixon
What was Sputnik II carrying?
A dog named Laika.
Does the Soviet Union exist today?
No it does not.
Do footprints stay on the moon?
There’s no wind or water on the Moon to wash away the astronauts’ footprints. So, those historic steps taken during the Apollo missions will be there for millions of years.
Perigee:
the point in the orbit of the moon or a satellite at which it is NEAREST to the earth.
What government and economy was the United States?
Direct Democracy and capitalism
What government and economy did the Soviet Union have?
Dictatorship and “Communistic economy“
Which type of animal was HAM, that got launched into space by the US?
Chimpanzee
How much taller do astronauts grow in space?
3% taller
Astrology/Astrological:
the study of the supposed influences of the stars on human affairs by their positions in relation to each other.