Why was it dangerous to send astronauts to the moon for the first time?

No one knew what would happen to people in space or if they would survive.

Name two types of training the astronauts did to prepare for the dangers of space travel.

Centrifuge training to handle G-forces and survival training in jungles and deserts.

A sandstorm on the moon's surface.

Grade 3rd Grade · Social Studies · 30 min

I can describe why the 1st moon landing was dangerous.

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The Crazy Things Astronauts Did to Survive the First Moon Landing | Apollo

3 key concepts

1
To get ready for space travel, astronauts trained in unusual places like the Panamanian jungle and the Nevada desert.
2
Astronauts trained in a special airplane called the “vomit comet” to get used to feeling like there was no gravity.
3
Neil Armstrong was a calm pilot who landed on the moon even when the computer had an error.

3 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer

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“Name two reasons why the first moon landing was dangerous, according to the video.”

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