Science and Technology Timeline

By peanutlulu
  • Launch of the Hubble Space Telescope

    Launch of the Hubble Space Telescope

  • The World Wide Web goes public

    The World Wide Web goes public

    Summary and Effects
  • First confirmed detection of extrasolar planets

    First confirmed detection of extrasolar planets

  • Global Positioning System (GPS) achieves initial operational capability

    Global Positioning System (GPS) achieves initial operational capability

  • FlavrSavr Tomatoes become the first commercially available genetically modified food

    FlavrSavr Tomatoes become the first commercially available genetically modified food

    Summary and Effects
  • First HIV protease inhibitor approved for prescription use

    First HIV protease inhibitor approved for prescription use

  • First mammal cloned from an adult somatic cell (Dolly the Sheep)

    First mammal cloned from an adult somatic cell (Dolly the Sheep)

  • Mars Pathfinder lands base station and roving probe

    Mars Pathfinder lands base station and roving probe

  • Construction begins on the International Space Station

    Construction begins on the International Space Station

    Summary and Effects
  • The first BlackBerry cell phone is released (The Blackberry 850)

    The first BlackBerry cell phone is released (The Blackberry 850)