Space Race Events Quiz
1 / 15How well do you recall the thrilling milestones of the Space Race?
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In what year did the Soviet Union launch Sputnik, the first artificial satellite?
About Space Race Events Quiz
Space Race Events Quiz is a free memory games quiz with 15 multiple-choice questions with a mix of 8 easy, 7 medium questions. How well do you recall the thrilling milestones of the Space Race? A typical run takes about 7 minutes, hints are always one tap away, and your streak ticks up the first time you finish a game on a given day.
A few sample questions
1. In what year did the Soviet Union launch Sputnik, the first artificial satellite?
Answer: 1957
The Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1 on October 4, 1957, marking the beginning of the Space Age and the Space Race.
2. Who was the first human to orbit the Earth?
Answer: Yuri Gagarin
Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human in space on April 12, 1961, orbiting Earth aboard Vostok 1.
3. Who was the first American to orbit the Earth?
Answer: John Glenn
John Glenn orbited the Earth three times on February 20, 1962, aboard Friendship 7, becoming a national hero.
4. On what date did Neil Armstrong first walk on the Moon?
Answer: July 20, 1969
Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on the Moon on July 20, 1969, during the Apollo 11 mission.
5. What was the name of the first animal sent into orbit by the Soviet Union?
Answer: Laika
Laika, a stray dog from Moscow, was sent into orbit aboard Sputnik 2 on November 3, 1957, becoming the first animal to orbit Earth.
Things you'll learn along the way
- Apollo 13 suffered an oxygen tank explosion in April 1970, but the crew safely returned to Earth in one of NASA's finest hours.
- Alan Shepard became the first American in space on May 5, 1961, making a 15-minute suborbital flight aboard Freedom 7.
- President John F. Kennedy delivered his famous Moon speech to Congress on May 25, 1961, pledging to land a man on the Moon by the end of the decade.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in Space Race Events Quiz?
Space Race Events Quiz has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
Is Space Race Events Quiz free to play?
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How long does Space Race Events Quiz take?
Most players finish Space Race Events Quiz in about 7 minutes. You can pause between questions, replay it as often as you like, and there is no penalty for taking your time — answers are explained after you submit them.
What's a good follow-up after Space Race Events Quiz?
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