Summarize the history of man’s quest to reach the moon.

Summary should include

  • the goals of the Apollo lunar program
  • the accomplishments and failures in the quest to reach the moon
  • the importance of Skylab
  • the long-term significance of the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo programs
  • space programs in other countries.

Process/Skill Questions:

  • What now-common new technology did the Skylab space station utilize?
  • What is the difference between the Lunar Module and the Lunar Rover?
  • Why was the Apollo program shut down?
  • Who were the 10 founding nations of the European Space Agency?
  • What was the first modular space station assembled in orbit?