The Evolution of NASA Quiz

What was the main purpose of founding the NACA in 1915?

• To compete with the Soviet Union in space exploration

• To improve the United States' aviation technology and catch up with Europe

• To start the development of space rockets

• To create the first American satellite

Who was the first person to fly faster than the speed of sound?

• Wernher von Braun

• Neil Armstrong

• Yuri Gagarin

• Chuck Yeager

What was the name of the first satellite placed into orbit by the Soviet Union?

• JUNO 1

• Explorer 1

• Vanguard

• Sputnik 1

Which rocket was the United States' first successful attempt to launch a satellite into orbit?

• V-2 Rocket

• JUNO 1

• Sputnik Rocket

• Vanguard Rocket

What is essential to work at NASA according to the sponsorship message?

• Being good at sports

• Having a lot of money

• Knowing how to fly a plane

• Excellence in math and science