Austin-7-HOSTT By cmsnorth Period: Jan 1, 1940 to Jan 1, 2010 History of Space Travel Timeline Oct 4, 1957 Sputnik is launched into space by the Soviet Union Sputnik is launched into space by the Soviet Union becoming the first Satilitte Jan 31, 1958 Explorer 1, the first U.S. satellite in orbit launches from cape canaveral Oct 1, 1958 N.A.S.A is formed. Mar 9, 1961 Yuri Gagaria became the first human in space Jun 16, 1969 Niel Armstrong lands on the moon Mar 20, 1970 Astronots develop skills for living in space Jan 28, 1986 The Challlenger launches off and tears apart in mid-air Apr 12, 1988 The Space shuttle "Columbia" is launched into space Jan 31, 1997 Two Soviets spend 366 days in space Feb 1, 2003 The Columbie re-enters the atmosphere and tears apart
