Space exploration

By jac31

  • Ths Soviet Union sends Sputnik Into Space

    Sputnik was the first manmade object in space. This was the beginning of the space race.The U.S. was afraid of a nuclear bombing from Sputnik.http://www.thespacerace.com/timeline/

  • The First American Satelite Reaches Orbit

    Explorer 1 signals America's entry into the space race.
    Explorer was Smerica's answer to Sputnik.
    It led to the discovery of a new radiation belt.http://www.thespacerace.com/timeline/

  • Explorer 2 Does Not Reach Orbit

    This was seen as a setback and a failiure by NASA and the public. It put America even further behind in the space race.http://www.thespacerace.com/timeline/

  • Vanguard Satelite Launched

    This event was important because The satelite functioned for 3 years, showing that satelites could function for long periods of time.http://www.thespacerace.com/timeline/

  • NASA Is Formed

    The start of NASA marked a more space centered government agenct. NASA goes on to launch all american spacecrafts from here on out.http://www.thespacerace.com/timeline/

  • Rocket Dog Launched Into Space

    The Rocket Dog showed that living things can survive space travel. It opened the door for a new type of sapce exploration.http://www.thespacerace.com/timeline/

  • Tiros 1 Launched

    Tiros 1 was the first successful weather satelite. This resulted in more accurate weather predictions. It gave us the first infared weather radar.http://www.thespacerace.com/timeline/

  • JFK Announces the Possible Moon Landing

    The moon landing was a chance for America to win the space race. JFK basically was trying to pass up USSR and get another victory for America.http://www.thespacerace.com/timeline/

  • Last Man to Fly in Space Alone

    This event showed a transition to group flights over solo flights. This event signaled that solo flights might be unsafe .http://www.thespacerace.com/timeline/

  • The First Space Walk

    The space walk showed that,with a space suit, people can survive outside of a shuttle. It is the beginning of out-of-shuttle space exploration.http://www.thespacerace.com/timeline/