Space Race

By rubvin19
  • Sputnik 1

    Sputnik 1

    The first dog was sent to space and into orbit the dogs name was Laika, the soviet union was the first to do this
  • Vanguard 1

    Vanguard 1

    The first solar powered satellite was sent to space by the United states
  • Luna 1

    Luna 1

    First rocket engine restart in orbit, first detection of solar wind, and the first lunar rocket was made.
  • Vanguard 2 Nasa

    Vanguard 2 Nasa

    First weather satellite sent to space,United States
  • Discoverer 4-USA/ARP

    Discoverer 4-USA/ARP

    First spy satellite to carry a camera,but failed to achieve orbit.
  • Explorer 6-NASA

    Explorer 6-NASA

    First photograph of earth from orbit.
  • Luna 3

    Luna 3

    First photos of the far side of the moon. Achieved by the Soviet Union.