Explorer 1
Explorer 1: A Journey Through Space
Test your knowledge about the historic launch of Explorer 1, America’s first satellite! This quiz will challenge your understanding of key facts, figures, and events surrounding this monumental achievement in space exploration.
- 10 engaging multiple-choice questions
- Learn about the timeline of Explorer 1
- Discover the scientists behind the mission
What did the U.S launch in the presentation I just gave?
Rocket
Satellite
Vacuum
What is the first U.S satellite called?
Sputnik
Explorer 1
Apollo 8
Mercury 7
How many miles did Explorer 1 go?
1,594 miles
1,050
2,836
1,586
When did they launch Explorer 1
January 8, 1963
February 11, 1963
February 25, 1958
January 31, 1958
How long after the Soviet union launched Sputnik did the U.S Launch Explorer 1?
4 days
4 weeks
4 months
4 years
Who was one of the scientists that helped make Explorer 1?
Allen Shepherd
Van Allen
How many times did Explorer 1 orbit .?
59, 380
60, 000
58,376
36
How did Explorer 1 help create NASA?
A cosmic ray detector designed to measure the radiation environment in Earth orbit.
It made the U.S win the space race
Which of the following is true about Explorer 1? hint: MORE THAN 1
It was the first satellite made.
It exploded before it got back to Earth.
It was able to orbit the Earth.
The Soviet Union destroyed it
When did Explorer 1 burn up?
March 31, 1970
February 31, 1981
June 15, 1963
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