SPACE SOMERSAULT INTO HISTORY

Colonel Alexei Leonov, a Russian cosmonaut, made history by becoming the first human to conduct a spacewalk. Attached to the Voskhod 2 capsule by a thin lifeline, he performed various maneuvers in the vacuum of space while orbiting Earth at over 17,000 miles per hour. This remarkable feat marked a significant milestone in space exploration, turning science fiction into reality.

Who was the first person to perform a spacewalk?

• Neil Armstrong

• Yuri Gagarin

• Colonel Alexei Leonov

• Buzz Aldrin

What was Colonel Alexei Leonov attached to during his spacewalk?

• The International Space Station

• A satellite

• The Voskhod 2 capsule

• A space shuttle

What speed was Leonov traveling at during his spacewalk?

• 10,000 miles per hour

• 17,000 miles per hour

• 5,000 miles per hour

• 20,000 miles per hour

What activities did Leonov perform in space?

• Jumping and flying

• Swimming and diving

• Walking and running

• Twisting, turning, and somersaulting

What does Leonov's achievement signify in terms of science fiction?

• It remains a fictional concept

• It proves science fiction is impossible

• It turns science fiction into scientific fact

• It shows science fiction is outdated