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🚀 The Space Race

The Space Race — told through real, archival public-domain images.

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~22 min

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🌍 Society

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Teens

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What you’ll learn

The Race BeginsUnderstand the key events and significance of 'The Race Begins' in The Space Race.This section covers 'The Race Begins' in The Space Race, illustrated with real public-domain images from major institutions.
First Humans in SpaceUnderstand the key events and significance of 'First Humans in Space' in The Space Race.This section covers 'First Humans in Space' in The Space Race, illustrated with real public-domain images from major institutions.
Reaching for the MoonUnderstand the key events and significance of 'Reaching for the Moon' in The Space Race.This section covers 'Reaching for the Moon' in The Space Race, illustrated with real public-domain images from major institutions.
The Moon LandingUnderstand the key events and significance of 'The Moon Landing' in The Space Race.This section covers 'The Moon Landing' in The Space Race, illustrated with real public-domain images from major institutions.
After ApolloUnderstand the key events and significance of 'After Apollo' in The Space Race.This section covers 'After Apollo' in The Space Race, illustrated with real public-domain images from major institutions.

Questions this course answers

The Space Race began in 1957 when the Soviets launched:

Sputnik 1 was the first artificial satellite, launched Oct 4, 1957.

Who became the first human in space in 1961?

Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin orbited Earth aboard Vostok 1.

Which president set the goal of landing on the Moon by 1970?

JFK challenged the nation to reach the Moon before the decade's end.

Who was the first person to walk on the Moon?

Neil Armstrong stepped onto the Moon on July 20, 1969.

What does it mean that NASA images are public domain?

As U.S. government works, NASA images are public domain and free to use.

Grounded in trusted sources

NASA
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
National Archives

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