Space Race

Question 1

What was the space race?

Answer 1

Race between the nations (USSR & USA) to see who could get the most technical advancements in space

Question 2

What were the key moments in the space race? (4 points)

Answer 2

• 4th October 1957
• 18th December 1958
• 12th August 1961
• 20th July 1969

Question 3

Why did the space race happen?

Answer 3

A major reason was propaganda, both nations wanted to show their country and government was superior

Question 4

What happened on 4th Ocotber 1957?

Answer 4

Soviets successfully launched the first man made satellite ; Sputnik into orbit by USSR

Question 5

What happened in 18th December 1958?

Answer 5

first communications satellite is launched by USA

Question 6

What happened in 12th August 1961?

Answer 6

first human in space, Yuri Gargarin by USSR

Question 7

What happened on 20th 1969?

Answer 7

first human walks the moon Neil Armstrong by USA

Question 8

Why did the space race increase cold ward tension?

Answer 8

Always a completion between ussr & USA, therefore increased tension