1.2 Space Exploration

Match it! Select the correct answer from the pull down...Good luck!

The Soviet Union launched ________, the worlds first artificial satellite, into the Earth's orbit in 1957.

Orbits a Earth and sends waves to and from Earth.

The telescope in space that allows us to see farther into space and takes pictures of stars, galaxies, and other objects in space

Who became the first person to journey into outer space traveling aboard Vostok 1 in April of 1961?

Reusable spacecraft that transports astronauts, satellites, and other materials to and from space.

Long term research laboratory in space, constructed with resources from 15 different nations.

Has no people on it and is used to gather information

Which country was the first to send a moan into space?