10 events of Space Exploration

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  • Soviet Union sent Sputnik 5 into Orbit

    Soviet Union sent Sputnik 5 into Orbit

    Sputnik 5 was launched by the Soviet Union with 2 dogs which would later become the first two living animals to have a trip to space.
  • First American in Space

    First American in Space

    Astronaut Alan Shepard became the first astronaut in space.
  • First American in Orbit

    First American in Orbit

    Astronaut John Glenn became the first astronaut to go into orbit.
  • Columbia destroyed

    Columbia destroyed

    The space shuttle Columbia was destoyed on rentry.
  • First Woman in Space

    First Woman in Space

    Sally Ride became known as the first woman in space on the challengers second mission.
  • Challenger destroyed

    Challenger destroyed

    The Space shuttle Challenger exploded in mid-flight.
  • Hubble Telescope Deployed

    Hubble Telescope Deployed

    The Hubble Telescope was deployed by the space shuttle Discovery.
  • Mars Pathfinder arives on Mars

    Mars Pathfinder arives on Mars

    The Mars Pathfinder arrived on Mars and began sending photos.
  • First female shuttle commander

    First female shuttle commander

    Eileen Collins became the first female shuttle pilot.
  • Columbia Destroyed

    Columbia Destroyed

    The Space Shuttle Challenger was destroyed on rentry into the earths atmosphere.