Space Race

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Created by
Chizoba Nweke

Cards (4)

  • First Satellite
    • Sputnik: Launched by the Soviets in 1957, causing US concerns.
    • Explorer: The first successful US satellite, launched in 1958.
  • First Man in Space
    • Yuri Gagarin: Orbited Earth in 1961.
    • John Glenn: First American in orbit, 1962.
  • Moon Landings
    • NASA: Launched Gemini and Apollo missions.
    • Apollo 11: Launched in 1969, landing Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on the moon, watched by over 500 million people.
  • Impact and Contribution to Historical Change
    • Technological Advancements: Satellite, communication, and computer technologies progressed.
    • Cold War Victory: The US's moon landing marked a propaganda victory over the Soviet Union.