Space exploration By aaronf Period: Jun 1, 1957 to Jun 2, 2030 Space Exploration Oct 4, 1957 First Earth Orbiter Feb 1, 1958 Earth Orbiter Jun 2, 1959 First Lunar Flyby Mar 11, 1960 Attempet Lunar Orbiter Apr 12, 1961 – First manned Earth orbiter Aug 27, 1962 First successful Venus flyby and first successful planetary encounter Jan 4, 1963 Attempet Lunar Lander Nov 28, 1964 First Mars Flyby Feb 17, 1965 Lunar Impact Jan 31, 1966 First Lunar Lander Sep 15, 1967 First lunar flyby and return to Earth Sep 15, 1968 First lunar flyby and return to Earth Jul 16, 1969 First manned lunar Landing
