Science·Space Exploration·conceptual
Space Exploration Milestones
Describe key milestones in human space exploration: the Space Race (Sputnik, Yuri Gagarin, Apollo 11 Moon landing), the Space Shuttle era, the International Space Station, and current missions (Artemis programme, Mars exploration plans, commercial spaceflight)
Suggested ages 9–11
Learning journey
Your child is discovering the wonders of space — learning about stars, planets, and galaxies, understanding how our ideas about the solar system have changed over time, and exploring humanity's journey into space.
Evidence of understanding
- Name Sputnik as the first satellite (1957) and Yuri Gagarin as the first person in space (1961)
- Describe the Apollo 11 Moon landing (1969) with Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin
- Name at least one current space programme (Artemis, SpaceX, ISS) and describe its goal
Assessment prompt
Can Space Exploration Milestones tell you about the history of space exploration — from the first satellite to the Moon landing to what’s happening now?
Standards alignment
No external standards are linked to this topic.