Apollo 11

Spacecraft

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  • Sputnik 1

    Sputnik 1

    The first artificial satellite to go into outer space. It was a polished metal sphere and was 58cm in diameter.
  • Sputnik 2

    Sputnik 2

    The second spacecraft launched into Earth's orbit and the first to carry a living animal. The animal was a dog named Laika.
  • North American X-15

    North American X-15

    Powered by the United States Air Force. As of 2013 the X-15 holds the world record for the fastest speed ever reached by a manned aircraft.
  • Soyuz 1

    Soyuz 1

    Was the first of the Soyuz spacecraft. The Soyuz 1 and Soyuz 2 astronauts switched spacecraft before returning to Earth.
  • Apollo 8

    Apollo 8

    First manned mission to leave Earth's orbit, orbit the Moon and return to Earth safely.
  • Apollo 11

    Apollo 11

    Apollo 11 landed on the moon.
  • Apollo 13

    Apollo 13

    The seventh manned mission and the third mission intended for a moon landing, but this was aborted due to an oxygen tank explosion. They returned to earth safely.
  • Soyuz 11

    Soyuz 11

    The first and only manned mission to board the world's first Space Station. The capsule depressureized, killing the three crew, just before re-entry.
  • Apollo 15

    Apollo 15

    The nineth manned mission, the eight successful manned mission and the fourth to land on the Moon.
  • Pioneer 10

    Pioneer 10

    An American space probe whose first mission was to Jupiter.