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History of Space Travel Timeline
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Sputnik is launched into space by the Soviet Union
Sputnik is launched into space by the Soviet Union becoming the first Satilitte -
Explorer 1, the first U.S. satellite in orbit launches from cape canaveral
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N.A.S.A is formed.
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Yuri Gagaria became the first human in space
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Niel Armstrong lands on the moon
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Astronots develop skills for living in space
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The Challlenger launches off and tears apart in mid-air
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The Space shuttle "Columbia" is launched into space
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Two Soviets spend 366 days in space
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The Columbie re-enters the atmosphere and tears apart
