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Sputnik Launched by USSR
1st artificial satellite put in space by the USSR. The U.S feared the USSR had the technology to deliver a nuclear weapon via the R-7 rocket. http://www.thespacerace.com/timeline/ -
Establishment of NASA
NASA is a specialized organization used for programming spacecraft and carrying out missions. NASA is a big benefit to U.S space exploration. http://www.thespacerace.com/timeline/ -
"The Mercury Seven"
Alan Shepherd, Gus Grissom, John Glenn, Scott Carpenter, Wally Schirra, Gordon Cooper, and Deke Slayton were the original astronauts that flew spacecraft to carry out mission that further improved space exploration. -
USSR launches Luna 2
The USSR launched the spacecraft Luna 2 to impact the moon on September 13, becoming the first man-made object to do so. http://www.thespacerace.com/timeline/ -
John Glenn goes to space
John Glenn took part in a very important event by being the first American man to go to space. http://www.thespacerace.com/timeline/ -
JFK Speech
John F. Kennedy made a speech declaring the mission to the moon. This allowed thh United States to go to the moon. http://www.thespacerace.com/timeline/ -
Mariner 2 flies past Venus
Mariner 2 was launched by the U.S to fly past Venus and enter a solar orbit. This allowed the United States to further study Venus. http://www.thespacerace.com/timeline/ -
Ranger 7 transmits the first moon pictures
Not only could NASA have access to real pictures of Earth's moon, but they were able to begin studying the moon's craters. This opened up a new door of exploration of the moon.http://www.thespacerace.com/timeline/ -
Armstrong's Moonwalk
Astronaut Neil Armstrong was the first man to walk on the moon. This accomplishment was what made the Soviets back off the U.S. http://www.thespacerace.com/timeline/ -
First Precision Lunar Landing
Pete Conrad and Alan Bean were the first to perform a precise lunar landing. This began the missions that involved land exactly where you wanted to. http://www.thespacerace.com/timeline/