Did You Know: Space – What was the Space Race? The Space Race was a contest between the United States and Russia to conquer space. The race meant that humans began eagerly exploring space. It ended when the first astronaut walked on the moon. November 3, 1957 Laika the Space Dog Russian dog, Laika, was … Read more
Did You Know: Space – Have animals been to space? It’s not just people who have explored space—animals were sent there first! They helped us understand about the effects of space travel on living things. Fruit flies The first animals to travel into space were fruit flies in 1947. Scientists wanted to discover if space … Read more
Did You Know: Space – Who were the first space explorers? Early space explorers were the first people to ride in rockets, see the Earth from hundreds of miles away, and feel weightless. They were the pioneers of space travel. Yuri Gagarin The first person to travel in space was Yuri Gagarin. On April 12, … Read more
