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1. The path that a satellite follows is known as an orbit. While in orbit, the farthest point from the Earth is known as the ___ while the nearest point is known as the ___.
2. On October 4, 1957, what satellite was launched, becoming the first man-made satellite to officially orbit the Earth?
3. Prior to 2011, what were the two most common ways that a satellite was launched into orbit?
4. Which of the following whirls around the Earth at 5 miles per second?
5. Prior to 1957, what was the only satellite orbiting the earth?
6. What two nations were constantly trying to better each other from 1957-1975 in an informal competition known as the "Space Race"?
7. Which of the following are designed for observation of planets, galaxies, and outer space objects?
8. Anik 1 was a Canadian geosynchronous communications satellite that was launched in 1972. Anik is an Inuit word meaning what?
9. The first weather satellite was launched on February 17, 1959. What was the name of this satellite?
10. What non-profit organization is made up of worldwide ham radio operators that use their own membership-supported satellites?
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