Space Exploration

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How did we first explore space?

A cylindrical projectile that can be propelled to a great height or distance by the combustion of its contents

An artificial body placed in orbit around the earth or moon or another planet in order to collect information or for communication.

What was the name of the space program that sent an american into outer space for the first time?

A large spacecraft. It orbits around Earth. It is a home where astronauts live. The space station is also a science lab.

A satellite that was launched into space in the late 1950's by the Russians that started the Space Race.

An automated motor vehicle that propels itself across the surface of the planet Mars to provide us with information about the surface of the planet.

Who was the first american to go into outer space?