L2 - The Origins of the Space Age

Question 1

What is the point in common between all civilizations?

Answer 1

They have all dreamt of flying and people visiting from other planets.

Question 2

Why did we finally reach space in the 20th century?

Answer 2

• The scientific industrial revolution of the 19th century, “progress”, “development”, “continued economic growth”
• Development in science and engineering of rocketry
• Competitive national prestige and security, cold war, jobs