History of Human Space Flight Review (Including Space Race)

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Who was the U.S. President committed to sending a man to the Moon?

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John F. Kennedy (JFK)

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Which nation launched the first satellite into space?

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Soviet Union

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Which nation launched the first astronaut into space?

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Soviet Union

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What is the goal of the International Space Station?

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To further advance all space technologies and discoveries, while promoting cooperation among the nations of the world.

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What was the name of the program that included the original seven American astronauts?

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Mercury

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What is the lunar module?

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The spacecraft used to land astronauts on the Moon.

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What was the significance of the Space Race?

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A competition between the U.S. and the Soviet Union to achieve significant milestones in space exploration.

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What was the first human spaceflight program of the United States?

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Mercury program.

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Who was the first American to orbit the Earth?

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John Glenn.

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What was the Apollo program known for?

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Landing humans on the Moon.