What was the primary task of the Space Task Group?
Moon Landing
First American in space
Satellite Deployment
Mars Rover
Answer
The primary mission of the Space Task Group was to launch the first American into space. Formed in 1958 in response to the Soviet Union's launch of Sputnik, this elite team of scientists, engineers, and technicians worked tirelessly to develop and successfully execute Project Mercury. This milestone achievement marked a significant turning point in the history of space exploration and paved the way for future human spaceflight endeavors.
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