The Space Race

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What was the Space Race?

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A competition between the US and the Soviet Union during the Cold War to achieve significant milestones in space exploration.

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Which two countries were the main competitors in the Space Race?

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United States and Soviet Union.

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In what year did humans first land on the Moon?

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1969.

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Who was the first human to travel into outer space?

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Yuri Gagarin.

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What was one of the major reasons the Space Race began?

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Competition for technological and political power between the US and the Soviet Union.

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What was the name of the first artificial satellite launched into space?

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Sputnik 1.

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What animal was the first living creature to be sent into orbit?

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A dog (Laika).

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What was the significance of the Apollo 11 mission?

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It was the first mission to land humans on the Moon.

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What is NASA?

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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, responsible for the United States' civilian space program.

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What was the purpose of the Mercury program?

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To send humans into space and orbit Earth.