Space Exploration By Alix Reichenberger Nov 21, 1813 First exposition of rocket mechanics. The date was not found. May 21, 1924 Soviet rocket society established. The date was not found. Mar 16, 1926 First liquid fueled rocket launched. Feb 20, 1947 First animal in space. Nov 3, 1957 First live animal in space. Apr 19, 1971 First Space Station Jun 6, 1971 First occupation of space station Jun 30, 1971 First lunar rover mission May 14, 1973 First U.S space station Oct 21, 1975 First surface images of Venus The date was not found. Mar 18, 2011 First spacecraft to orbit Mercury. Jul 18, 2011 Largest telescope launched. May 22, 2012 First ISS comercial supply mission. Aug 6, 2012 Curiosity rover lands on the moon. Oct 14, 2012 First skydive jump to break sound barrier.
