Apollo 11 Mission and Impact

The transcript discusses the Apollo missions, focusing on the historic moon landing of Apollo 11. It highlights the social context of the 1960s, including the civil rights movement and the role of African Americans in NASA. The narrative details the challenges and triumphs of the moon landing, emphasizing the contributions of Katherine Johnson and others. It concludes with reflections on future space exploration possibilities.

What was the main goal of the Apollo 11 mission?

• To build a space station

• To land a human on the moon

• To explore Mars

• To orbit the Earth

How much did the Apollo missions cost in today's dollars?

• 24 billion

• 156 billion

• 50 billion

• 200 billion

What movement protested the Apollo 11 launch?

• Civil Rights Movement

• Poor People's Campaign

• Environmental Movement

• Women's Rights Movement

What did scientific idealists believe in the 1960s?

• Civil rights were unnecessary

• Technical know-how would improve the future

• Space exploration was a waste

• The moon landing was impossible

What was a major criticism of NASA during the Apollo missions?

• Too many missions

• Poor technology

• Lack of funding

• Lack of diversity

Who were some of the African American women contributing to NASA's success?

• Rosa, Harriet, Sojourner, and Ida

• Sally, Mae, Ellen, and Peggy

• Michelle, Oprah, Serena, and Beyoncé

• Catherine, Dorothy, Mary, and Christine

How many people watched the moon landing on TV?

• 1 billion

• 600 million

• 100 million

• 50 million

What was Catherine Johnson's role in the Apollo mission?

• Astronaut

• Mathematician

• Engineer

• Pilot

What was the name of the lunar lander?

• Eagle

• Falcon

• Hawk

• Condor

What famous words did Neil Armstrong say when he stepped on the moon?

• Houston, we have a problem

• To infinity and beyond

• One small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind

• The eagle has landed