Astronomy: Unit 6 REVIEW' 80%=Extra Credit

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Who was the first American in space?

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Alan Shepard was the first American in space, making his flight on May 5, 1961.

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What company did Jeff Bezos start to build spaceships for lunar payload delivery?

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Jeff Bezos started Blue Origin, a company focused on developing technologies to enable private human access to space.

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Who was the leader of Germany's rocket technology during World War II?

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Wernher von Braun was the leader of Germany's rocket technology and design, known for developing the V-2 rocket.

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What was the name of the first reusable spacecraft launched in 1981?

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The first reusable spacecraft was the Space Shuttle, which made its first flight on April 12, 1981.

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Which Apollo mission was the first to successfully land a man on the moon?

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Apollo 11 was the first mission to successfully land a man on the moon on July 20, 1969.

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What is the significance of the Space Shuttle program?

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The Space Shuttle program allowed for reusable spacecraft, enabling multiple missions and the construction of the International Space Station.

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What was the primary purpose of the Apollo missions?

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The primary purpose of the Apollo missions was to land humans on the Moon and bring them safely back to Earth.

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Who is known as the father of modern rocketry?

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Robert H. Goddard is known as the father of modern rocketry for his pioneering work in developing liquid-fueled rockets.

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What was the first artificial satellite launched into space?

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Sputnik 1 was the first artificial satellite, launched by the Soviet Union on October 4, 1957.

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What is the main goal of SpaceX?

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SpaceX aims to reduce space transportation costs and enable the colonization of Mars.