¿Animales astronautas?

The video explores the history of space exploration, starting with Yuri Gagarin's first human spaceflight in 1961. It highlights the significant role of animals in early space missions, including Laika the dog and fruit flies, which were among the first living beings to travel to space. The video discusses the high costs and logistical challenges of space travel, emphasizing the use of small animals for scientific experiments. It concludes with a teaser for the next segment, promising more insights into space exploration.

Who was the first human to travel into space?

• Neil Armstrong

• Yuri Gagarin

• Buzz Aldrin

• John Glenn

Which animal is famously known as the first to orbit the Earth?

• A dog

• A rabbit

• A cat

• A monkey

What were the first living beings sent into space by the Americans in 1947?

• Mice and frogs

• Corn seeds and fruit flies

• Monkeys and cats

• Bees and ants

Why are small animals often chosen for space missions?

• They are easier to train

• They require less food

• They adapt better to space conditions

• They are less expensive to send

Which country preferred using street dogs for space missions?

• France

• Russia

• China

• United States

How many different species have been sent into space by various countries and companies?

• 186

• 200

• 150

• 100

What is one reason scientists send bacteria to space?

• To produce oxygen

• To clean the spacecraft

• To test new antibiotics

• To study their growth in microgravity