Space Exploration Timeline By Jd19719 Jan 1, 1609 The first telescope was made by Hans Lippershey Period: Jan 1, 1609 to Jan 1, 1956 1609 to 1956 Jan 7, 1610 The first time the moon was spotted. Jan 1, 1668 Issac Newton created the first reflecting telescope. Jan 1, 1929 The first liquid fueled rocket was launched by Robert H. Goddard May 10, 1946 The Us reaches its first high altituted of 50MH (MH Stands for Miles High) Jan 1, 1957 The fist dog was launched to the moon and did not return alive. Period: Jan 1, 1957 to Jan 1, 1981 1957 to 1981 Oct 4, 1957 The USSR launched the first artificial saellite Jan 1, 1962 John Glenn becomes first man to orbit in space. Jan 1, 1972 Pioneer 10 was launched to Jupiter. Jan 1, 1976 The US viking probes landed on Mars Period: Jan 1, 1981 to Nov 21, 2014 1981 to present day Apr 12, 1981 Columbia was the first to launch their space shuddle. Aug 4, 2007 NASA launched a Phineox mars lander. Aug 7, 2011 The Juno Mission was launched Sep 10, 2011 Luner orbiter was launched Jan 1, 2013 Mars scout mission orbiter.
