The Space Race

Front

What was the focus of the newly created United States Air Force?

Back

Building a fleet of long-range nuclear bombers

Front

The Soviets focused on ________, something they had learned from captured German scientists.

Back

rocket science

Front

What was the focus of the Russians while we were building bombers?

Back

Improving missile systems

Front

On what date did the Soviets put Sputnik 1 into orbit?

Back

October 4, 1957

Front

What was the name of the dog carried by Sputnik II?

Back

Laika

Front

What nickname did some critics give to the disaster involving the Vanguard satellite?

Back

Flopnik

Front

Was Khrushchev telling the truth when he stated that the Soviet scientist had developed an intercontinental ballistic missile?

Back

Yes, Khrushchev was telling the truth.

Front

What emphasis was placed on the school curriculum after examining America's education system?

Back

Increased focus on STEM subjects

Front

Hamm's flight lasted for ____ minutes and 39 seconds. Options: 16, 12, 20, 25

Back

16

Front

In April of 1961, who became the first man to orbit the planet?

Back

Yuri Gagarin