History of Space Exploration

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What is the main purpose of NASA?

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To lead the United States in space exploration and aeronautics research.

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What does the acronym 'Vostok' refer to in space exploration?

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Vostok was a series of Soviet spacecraft that carried the first human, Yuri Gagarin, into space.

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What was the significance of Sputnik 1?

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It was the first artificial satellite launched into space by the Soviet Union in 1957.

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Who was the first human to walk on the Moon?

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Neil Armstrong, during the Apollo 11 mission in 1969.

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What is Skylab?

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Skylab was the United States' first space station, launched in 1973.

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Why do astronauts need to exercise in space?

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To prevent muscle and bone loss due to the microgravity environment.

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What was the first American satellite launched into space?

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Explorer 1, launched in 1958.

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What is the significance of the Apollo program?

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It was a series of missions aimed at landing humans on the Moon and bringing them safely back to Earth.

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What does the term 'microgravity' mean?

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A condition in which objects appear to be weightless, often experienced in space.

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What was the purpose of the Mars Rover missions?

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To explore the surface of Mars and gather data about its geology and potential for life.