Space Race and Early Space Exploration

The video discusses the space race between the United States and the Soviet Union, focusing on the ownership of the Moon. It highlights the launch of satellites, Yuri Gagarin's historic space journey, and the Outer Space Treaty established by the United Nations, which states that no nation can claim ownership of the Moon.

What was the initial claim made about the Moon in the space race?

• The Moon was off-limits to all countries.

• The Moon would be used for scientific research only.

• The first country to touch the Moon would own it.

• The Moon would be shared by all countries.

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

• Hubble

• Apollo

• Voyager

• Sputnik

Who was the first human to travel into space?

• Buzz Aldrin

• John Glenn

• Neil Armstrong

• Yuri Gagarin

What was the reaction of NASA to the Soviet Union's achievements in space?

• They felt threatened and competitive.

• They congratulated the Soviet Union.

• They collaborated with the Soviet Union.

• They ignored the achievements.

What did the Outer Space Treaty state about the ownership of the Moon?

• The Moon was to be divided equally among all countries.

• No country could claim ownership of the Moon.

• Only the Soviet Union could own the Moon.

• Only the United States could own the Moon.