Space exploration

History of Space Exploration

By Paul Scott

  • Robert Gaddard

    Robert Gaddard
    Begins building experimental rockets.

  • Space Race

    Space Race
    Competition between the Soviet Union and USA to reach the moon first.

  • Sputnik 1

    Sputnik 1
    Satellite launched by the Saviet Union and orbited the earth.

  • Explorer 1

    Explorer 1
    USA launched satellite into orbit.

  • NASA

    NASA
    Stands for: National Aeronauties and Space Administration Brought together scientist and engineers to solve problems of space flight.

  • Vostok 1

    Vostok 1
    Soviet Union launched the first human into space. Yuri Gaggrin flew one orbit around the Earth.

  • Apollo Program

    Apollo Program
    Program launched by president John F. Kennedy to land Americans on the moon.

  • Apollo 11

    Apollo 11
    The moon landing!!!
    Neil Armstrong was the first man to land on the moon. Famous Quote:
    That's one small step for man one giant leap for mankind.

  • Hubble Space Telescope

    Hubble Space Telescope
    Placed in Earth's orbit to take high resolution images of planets and space.