Can You Pass This Space Race Challenge?

Do You Remember When Sputnik Beeped Overhead?

This quiz will transport you back to the Cold War era, where the US and USSR raced to conquer space. You'll be asked about the first satellites, the first humans in orbit, and the missions that landed on the Moon. Can you recall the Apollo program details that made history?

What You'll Discover

• Which country launched the first satellite
• The first human to orbit Earth
• Which Apollo mission first landed on the Moon
• Who was the first to walk on the Moon

How It Works

• Answer each multiple-choice question honestly
• We tally your most-picked archetype
• You get a personalized result with shareable scores

Popular Results You Might Get

• Just Warming Up — The Space Race is a big topic, and everyone starts somewhere. A few more laps ar…
• Launch Ready — You have a good hold on the major names and missions. Add a little more fuel and…
• Mission Control — Your Space Race knowledge is strong and you know your capsules from your landers…
• Right Stuff — Flawless. From Sputnik to Apollo, you know the milestones like a veteran. That's…