Space Race and Moon Landing Quiz

What was the primary goal of the Apollo program?

• To orbit the Earth

• To land a manned spacecraft on the moon

• To explore Mars

• To build a space station

What was the mission of the Soviet Luna 15 probe?

• To establish a lunar base

• To orbit the Earth

• To land a man on the moon

• To collect soil samples from the moon

How did NASA officials react to the Luna 15 mission?

• They celebrated it

• They collaborated with the Soviets

• They feared it might interfere with Apollo 11

• They ignored it

What happened to the Luna 15 probe during its mission?

• It orbited the moon indefinitely

• It crashed on the moon

• It returned to Earth with samples

• It successfully landed on the moon

How did the Soviet viewing room react to Neil Armstrong's first step on the moon?

• They burst into applause

• They ignored the event

• They were silent

• They expressed disappointment