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Jan 1, 1232
Chinese fire arrows
The Chinese create the first rockets. They are used against the Mongolians during the defense of China -
First Multi-Staged Rocket
A German firework maker, named Johann Schmidlap, invents a two stage rocket used so his fireworks can reach a greater height. It consists of one rocket carrying another that launch at different times, gaining a higher altitude -
Newton's Laws of motion published
Sir Isaac Newton's book, Principia, is released containing the three laws of motion he created, laying the foundation for modern rocketry -
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Rocket Revival
The Indian usage of the rocket to fight against the British catches the attention of one of the British army leaders. Colonel William Congreve suggests to the Government to start researching into the usage of rockets in the military. -
Spin stabilisation invented
Jet vents are designed at an angle making the rocket spin similarly to a bullet, making the rocket more stable -
Successful liquid-propellant rockey
An American Scientist, Robert H Goddard, flies a rocket powered by liquid oxygen and gasoline. Goddard continues his research and creates bigger and better rockets -
V-2 Rockets
The German Engineer, Wherner Von Braun develops the ballistic missile during World War 2. These rockets are the first type of rocket capable of going to space -
First Atmospheric Testing
Using the captured German scientists, the United States is able to start constructing their own V-2 Rockets.They use them to measure the atmosphere -
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Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles
The US starts to develop multiple rockets so as to get their astronauts into space -
First Satellite - Sputnik
The Soviet Union launches the first satellite to reach space, named Sputnik -
NASA founded
The United States creates the National Aeronautics and Space Administration -
Russian Luna 1 probe to Moon
The Russians reach the moon first with their probe Luna 1 -
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Moon Landing
The Apollo 11 reaches the moon containing Neil Armstrong, the first man on the moon. He utters the famous words "One small step for a man, one large leap for mankind" -
Space exploration proposed
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2000 onwards
There are continuing missions into space launched by the Russians, Chinese, Americans and more