Science and Technology Timeline

  • Launch of the Hubble Space Telescope

    Launch of the Hubble Space Telescope
  • The World Wide Web goes public

    The World Wide Web goes public
  • 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
  • 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
  • The first BlackBerry cell phone is released (The Blackberry 850)

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