Angel´s Space Race Timeline

By theangelserrano

  • First Satellite in space by USSR

    Sputnik was the first artificial Earth satellite. It was launched into a low earth orbit by the Soviet Union. It orbited for three weeks for the batteries ran out.

  • First Animal in space by USSR

    A dog named Laika was the first animal to make an orbital spaceflight around the earth.

  • First Satellite in space by USA

    The Explorer 1 was the first satellite sent in space by the USA.

  • Creation of NASA

    NASA stands for National Aeronautics and Space Administration. NASA is a U.S. government agency that is responsible for science and technology related to air and space.