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Sc9 Space History by Parker R.

By nluteijn
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    TImeline of the Space Race (USA & USSR)

  • R-7 Semyorka, SS-6 Sapwood

    R-7 Semyorka, SS-6 Sapwood

    Intercontinental ballistic missile, USSR
  • Sputnik 1

    Sputnik 1

    First artificial satellite, USSR
  • Sputnik 2

    Sputnik 2

    First dog in orbit (Laika), USSR
  • explorer 1

    explorer 1

    First US satellite;detection of Van Allen belts
  • project SCORE

    project SCORE

    First communication satellite, USA
  • luna 1

    luna 1

    Artificial satellite (Sun's), USSR
  • vanguard 2

    vanguard 2

    Weather satellite, USA
  • discover 4

    discover 4

    Reconnaissance satellite, USA
  • explorer 6

    explorer 6

    Photo of earth from space, USA
  • luna 2

    luna 2

    Probe to the moon, USSR
  • luna 3

    luna 3

    Photo of the far side of the moon, USSR