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.