Space Race and Satellite History

The video explores the launch of Sputnik 1 by the Soviet Union on October 4, 1957, marking the start of the Space Age. It discusses the Cold War context, the US-Soviet space race, and the technological advancements in missile design. Sputnik 1, a 200-pound satellite, orbited Earth for three months, sparking fear in the US about potential military uses. This led to the creation of NASA and further space exploration efforts. The video concludes with the legacy of these events, highlighting multinational collaborations like the International Space Station.

What event marked the beginning of the space age?

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The launch of Sputnik 1

• The fall of the Berlin Wall

• The end of World War II

What was the primary reason for the US and Soviet Union's interest in space exploration during the Cold War?

• To find new planets

• To improve rocket technology

• To establish colonies on the moon

• To develop new forms of energy

What was the weight of Sputnik 1?

• 100 pounds

• 150 pounds

• 200 pounds

• 250 pounds

What was Sputnik 1 equipped with?

• A weather sensor

• A radio transmitter

• A camera

• A telescope

What was the American public's reaction to the launch of Sputnik 1?

• They were unaware

• They were fearful

• They were excited

• They were indifferent

Which organization was created by President Eisenhower in response to Sputnik?

• NASA

• CIA

• FBI

• NSA

When did the US launch its first satellite, Explorer?

• July 20, 1969

• April 12, 1961

• October 4, 1957

• January 31, 1958

What was the name of the second Soviet satellite that carried a living creature?

• Soyuz 1

• Luna 1

• Sputnik 2

• Vostok 1

What was one of the long-term effects of the space race?

• Economic decline

• Increased military conflicts

• Decreased international collaboration

• Technological and scientific advancements

What is an example of multinational collaboration resulting from the space race?

• The World Health Organization

• The European Union

• The United Nations

• The International Space Station