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The Space Race

What was the space race?

The Space Race was an unnamed race between the Soviet Union and the United States of America. They were racing to the moon. The Soviet Union was the first to launch the satellite “sputnik” into orbit. The Space Race occurred during the time of the cold war in which there was much tension between the Soviet Union and the United States.

What Started The Space Race?

The space race started when the Soviet Union launched the satellite sputnik in to orbit. The U.S. then responded by forming the National Aeronautics and Space Administration or N.A.S.A. This was followed by many launches that were eventually named the space race.

When were big launches during the space race?

Important Launches 1957:Soviets launched sputnik into orbit. 1961:Yuri A. Gagarin became first person to orbit earth. 1961: Alan B. Shepard Jr. became the first U.S. Astronaut in space. 1962: John H. Glen Jr. became first U.S. Astronaut to orbit earth. 1969: U.S. Astronauts Neil A. Armstrong And Buzz Aldrin made first lunar landing

Astronaut John Glenn

What did they do on the moon?

What they did on the moon. One of the astronauts circled the moon taking pictures and videos while Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin took samples of rocks and planted the flag.

What supplies do they use in spaceship?

They eat dehydrated foods and add water to make them real meals again. They use a lot of technology and computers. They had treadmills and exercise machines. They also had beds and sleeping bags that strapped to the walls of the space ship.

Did they get back?

Yes they got back. They used the same space craft but they had to slow down a huge amount to be able to safely land.

What type of training did astronauts go through?

They had to go through flight training in a jet. They had to go through survival training in the wilderness. They had to go in a simulater for basic mission training.

Who won the Space Race?

Americas N.A.S.A won the space Race

Works Cited Oberg, James. “Space Exploration.” World Book Advanced. World Book, Web. 14 Dec he+space+race Pasachoff, Jay M. Ph.D. Science Explorer Astronomy. Boston: Pearson Education, Inc Print. All Images retrieved from Google images.October 26, 2010.