Space Race Flashcard

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Which two countries were the main participants in the Space Race?

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United States and Soviet Union

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When did the Space Race begin?

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Late 1950s

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What was the name of the first artificial satellite launched into space?

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Sputnik 1

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Which country achieved the first manned spaceflight?

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Soviet Union

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What president pledged the U.S. would win the Space Race by landing on the moon first?

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John F Kennedy

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Which mission successfully landed the first humans on the Moon?

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Apollo 11

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What was the main goal of the Space Race?

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Demonstrate technological superiority and political power

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Which space agency was responsible for the Apollo program?

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NASA

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Who was the first human to step foot on the moon?

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Neil Armstrong

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What was the lasting impact of the Space Race?

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Advancement of technology and scientific knowledge