Pioneers of Space Exploration

The transcript covers the history of space exploration, starting from ancient observations of the stars to the invention of rockets by the Chinese. It details significant milestones such as the launch of the first satellite, Sputnik, and the first living creatures in space, including Laika, Belka, and Strelka. The transcript highlights human achievements like Yuri Gagarin's first spaceflight and Neil Armstrong's moon landing. It also discusses planetary exploration with missions to Venus and Mars. Finally, it explores the future of space travel, including the potential for space tourism.

Which ancient civilization used stars to tell time?

• Ancient Greece

• Ancient China

• Ancient Egypt

• Ancient Rome

Who was the first person to study the moon and stars through a telescope?

• Galileo Galilei

• Albert Einstein

• Johannes Kepler

• Isaac Newton

What ancient invention was crucial for the development of rockets?

• Papyrus

• The wheel

• The compass

• Fireworks

Who proposed the idea of using rockets for space travel in 1898?

• Robert Goddard

• Sergei Korolev

• Konstantin Tchalkovsky

• Wernher von Braun

What was the name of the first satellite sent into space?

• Voyager 1

• Hubble

• Sputnik 1

• Apollo 11

Which animal was the first living creature to travel into space?

• Monkey

• Cat

• Dog

• Mouse

Who was the first human to travel into space?

• Neil Armstrong

• Buzz Aldrin

• John Glenn

• Yuri Gagarin

In what year did Neil Armstrong walk on the moon?

• 1975

• 1965

• 1969

• 1972

Which spacecraft was the first to land on another planet?

• Viking 1

• Venera 7

• Pathfinder

• Luna 2

What is a current barrier to space tourism?

• Government restrictions

• No available technology

• High cost

• Lack of interest