Read the passage about space. Decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F)

Read the passage about space. Decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F).

In the past, the study of space was mainly carried out by astronomers using telescopes. However, astronomers sometimes had it wrong. Meanwhile, apart from the desire to conquer the world around, humans also want more space to accomodate the world’s increasing population.

Owing to the developments in space technology, humans have made spectacular explorations and discoveries of the space. The explorations can be conducted either by unmanned robotic probes or by human spaceflights.

Undeniably, those achievements have been made quickly as a result of the “space race” by the Soviet Union and the United States. Within more than two decades, from the beginning of 1950s to 1970s, the two nations launched many of the milestones, from launching living beings into space to launching flybies to observe planets.

However, the biggest achievement of the 21st century has been the cooperation in launching the International Space Station, which serves as space environment research laboratory for experiments in many fields. It is also suited for the testing of spacecraft systems and equipment required for missions to the Moon and Mars. Hopefully, in the near future, space technological advancements will soon allow us to find out habitable space environment.

1. The study of space via telescopes may not always bring the right findings.

2. One purpose of space explorations is to look for habitable places.

3. The developments in technology allow scientists to discover more about space.           

4. The Soviet Union and the United States cooperated in space explorations in the 1950s.           

5. International Space Station is the result of joint efforts by nations.