A History of the Space Race

By doriscadd

  • Sputnik I

    Sputnik I
    The Soviet Union successfully launches Sputnik I, a satellite the size of a beach ball, that would orbit the Earth. This event was important because it sparked the beginning of a race between the United States and the Soviet Union to win predominance in space exploration.

  • NASA created

    NASA created
    In response to the Soviet Union's efforts in space exploration, the U.S. government established the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) under the leadership of President Eisenhower. This event was important because it created the means for funding and developing space exploration in the United States.