Kevin's Cards about Astronomy Flashcards
When did the Soviet Union launch the first orbiting and working Satellite
In 1957
What was the name of the first orbiting and working Satellite
Sputnik 1
After Sputnik the U.S launched their first Satellite when
In 1958
What was the first Satellite the U.S launched called
The Explorer 1
When was the first man put in space
In 1961
Who was the first man in space
Yuri Gagarin
How many times did the first man in space orbit around the Earth
One time
Less than a Year after the Soviet Union put a man in space the U.S launched what
The Mercury Friendship 7
When did the first Americans go to space
1962
The Mercury Friendship 7 Lifted off with who
John B. Glen Jr
How many times did The Mercury Friendship 7 orbit Earth
3 times
When was the First Man Gemini Mission with American Astronauts made
In March 1965
Who was on the First American Gemini Mission
The American Astronaut Greisen Young
When did the first American walk in Space
In June 1965
Who was the first American to walk in Space
Edward White
When did Gemini 6 and Gemini 7-Rendezuous get launched into space
December 1965
What was the first Manned Craft to orbit the moon
Apollo 8
When did the first Manned Craft orbit the moon
In 1968
What was the first Craft on the moon
Apollo 11
When did the First men land on the Moon
July 1969
What does TMI stand for in Space travel
Transportation, Maintenance, and Information
Without the atmosphere the must do what
keep out harmful radiation and keep in breathable air
Inside of Earth has to be like what
The Atmosphere
What devices are used to get information in Space
Cameras and Video camera, rock cam and shovels, and devices to detect radiation to get information
