The Space Race Flashcard

Front

The Space Race was a competition between the United States and which country?

Back

Soviet Union

Front

What was the name of the first artificial satellite launched by the Soviet Union in 1957?

Back

Sputnik

Front

Which organization was created by the United States in 1958 focused on space exploration?

Back

NASA

Front

What was the main goal of the Space Race?

Back

To achieve major milestones in space exploration

Front

What did both countries want to prove during the Space Race?

Back

Technological superiority

Front

During which period did the Space Race begin?

Back

Cold War

Front

What organization was created by the United States in 1958 for space exploration?

Back

NASA

Front

Who was the first human to travel into space?

Back

Yuri Gagarin

Front

Which U.S. President challenged the nation to land a man on the moon?

Back

John F. Kennedy

Front

On what date did Neil Armstrong walk on the moon?

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July 20, 1969