Soviet Space Program and Sergei Pavlovich Korolev

Edgar Pavlovic, head of the Soviet space program, reflects on his achievements in space exploration, including launching the first satellite and sending the first humans into space. He discusses his vision for humanity's future in space, the tenacity of the Soviet efforts compared to the USA, and his desire to be remembered as a giant in the field. Pavlovic also shares his thoughts on the legacy of space travel and its role as a stepping stone for future technological advancements.

What role does Edgar Pavlovic believe he was destined to fulfill?

• To be a carpenter or cobbler

• To become a famous scientist

• To work in the United States

• To lead the Soviet space program

Which was the first satellite launched into space by the Soviet Union?

• Hubble

• Sputnik

• Apollo

• Voyager

What does Edgar Pavlovic compare the launch of a rocket to?

• Planting a tree

• Raising children

• Building a house

• Writing a book

Who was responsible for sending the first man into space?

• Wernher von Braun

• Neil Armstrong

• Sergei Pavlovich Korolev

• Yuri Gagarin

What advantage does Edgar Pavlovic believe the Soviet Union has over the United States?

• Greater tenacity and focus

• Larger budget

• Better advertising

• More advanced technology

Who did Edgar Pavlovic feel betrayed by?

• Sergei Pavlovich Korolev

• Wernher von Braun

• Yuri Gagarin

• John F. Kennedy

What is Edgar Pavlovic's view on the future perception of space travel?

• It will be taken for granted

• It will always be seen as a great achievement

• It will be forgotten

• It will become less important

What does Edgar Pavlovic compare technological advancements to?

• A finished masterpiece

• A stepping stone

• A closed chapter

• A forgotten memory

What does Edgar Pavlovic aspire to be in the context of technological progress?

• A giant on whose shoulders others stand

• A forgotten hero

• A lone pioneer

• A silent observer

What does Edgar Pavlovic not do when he turns on his lights?

• Reflect on his achievements

• Think about the future

• Say a prayer to Edison

• Consider technological advancements