Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

The first Earthling in space was:

  1. Yuri Gagarin

  2. Valentina Tereshkova

  3. Laika

  4. Neil Armstrong
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Explanation

Laika, a Soviet dog, became the first Earthling (living creature) to reach space aboard Sputnik 2 on November 3, 1957. Yuri Gagarin was the first human in space (1961). Valentina Tereshkova was the first woman in space (1963). Neil Armstrong was the first human on the Moon (1969).

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