-
First Man-made Satellite
This event drew the U.S. full throttle into the space race. -
the second spacecraft launched into Earth orbit, on November 3, 1957
First spacecraft to carry a living animal, a dog named Laika, who died a few hours after the launch.
Want to make a timeline like this?
Use Timetoast to turn dates, events, milestones, and phases into a clear visual timeline you can build and share. Timetoast is a timeline maker for work, school, research, and stories.