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The artifical satellite, Sputnik 1, is launched by Russia.
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A dog names Laika is launched into space from Russia, becoming the first mammal to orbit the Earth.
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The year the Mercury Program begins, eventually launching seven American men into space.
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Yuri Gargarin is sent into space from Russia.
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Alan Shepard is sent into space by America, during Project Mercury.
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John Glen became the first U.S astronaut to orbit the Earth.
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The year that America begins the Gemini Space program
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Valentine Vladimirova Tereshkova represented Russia when she was sent into space.
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The Apolloa Space Program begins, sending 3 Americans to land on the moon.
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Neil Armstrong became the first man to take a step on the moon. (U.S)
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Voyager 1 and 2 were launched by America.
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STS-1 was launched into space by America.
