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Which Soviet engineer led the rocket design behind Sputnik and the first human spaceflight?
Korolev's name stayed secret during his lifetime, so the press called him only the "Chief Designer" of the Soviet space program.
Which Soviet satellite became the first object to orbit Earth?
Sputnik 1 transmitted radio beeps for 21 days before its batteries died and it fell back to Earth three months after launch.
Who was the first human to set foot on the Moon?
Armstrong stepped onto the lunar surface on July 20, 1969, minutes before Buzz Aldrin joined him there.
Which Apollo 11 crew member orbited the Moon alone while the others walked on it?
Collins stayed in the command module while his crewmates walked on the Moon, losing radio contact for about 48 minutes each orbit behind the far side.
Which Soviet spacecraft became the first artificial satellite?
Sputnik 1 launched in 1957 and transmitted radio beeps while orbiting Earth, making the Soviet Union the first nation to launch an artificial satellite.
What did Apollo 8 achieve before the first crewed lunar landing?
Apollo 8 became the first crewed mission to orbit the Moon and return safely; its crew also photographed the famous Earthrise.