Space Race

By briannadaveigh7

  • Sputnik 1 Launched

    The first artificial satellite in orbit. Marked the start of the Space Race and the US didn't see it coming. Started a time of competition.

  • NASA Founded

    The coordination of space exploration and other advances. Marked the US commitment exceed the Soviets in space exploration.

  • Americans Launch: Return of Ham

    Returned from suborbital flight- faulty flight beforehand. Allowed humans in space afterhand.

  • First Human in Space

    Yuri Gagarin and a Soviet hero. Demonstrated Soviet superiority.

  • First Satellite on Mars

    Mariner 4. Caused a sense of urgency in the US.

  • Landing on the Moon

    Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin. Apollo 11. Massive US victory.

  • First Space Station

    Salyut 1. Expanded Soviet achievements.

  • First Joint Mission

    Apollo-Soyuz Mission. Symbolized detente and cooperation.