2/11: Eisenhower - Space, Arms, and Domestic Policies

The satellite launched by Russia in 1957 was called ______.

• Apollo

• Sputnik

• Voyager

• Luna

Sputnik was launched using an ______.

• Inter-continental ballistic missile

• Space shuttle

• Aircraft

• Submarine

ICBMs, used to launch Sputnik, were also capable of carrying what?

• Satellites

• Nuclear weapons

• Astronauts

• Space probes

What was the outcome of the Sputnik 2 mission?

• It returned to Earth

• It failed to reach orbit

• It proved life could exist in orbit

• It exploded on launch

On what date did the Vanguard rocket launch?

• December 6, 1957

• November 3, 1957

• January 31, 1958

• October 4, 1957

What happened to the Vanguard rocket after it launched?

• It reached orbit

• It exploded after a few inches

• It landed on the moon

• It returned to Earth safely

What was the primary goal of the Sputnik 2 mission?

• To explore Mars

• To test new technology

• To see how a living creature would react to life in outer space

• To compete with the USA

Which satellite was launched first?

• Sputnik 1

• Sputnik 2

• Vanguard

• Explorer

The launch of Sputnik was seen as a ______.

• Opportunity

• Threat

• Celebration

• Failure

What did Americans fear the Soviets would do after launching Sputnik?

• Launch a manned mission

• Put missiles in space

• Share technology

• End the space program.