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sputnik 1
The USSR launched the Sputbik 1 into orbit diring the cold war. Although they didnt know but this would start the space race. The Sputnik 1 was as big as a beach ball but was sent into orbit in 1957. -
Sputnik 2
USSR launches Sputnik 2 into orbit.Which carried a small dog named laika who died just two hours after she got back to earth. -
Explorer 1
The USA launched its first satilite Exploer 1. In 1958 which got the USA in the space race. -
Explorer 2
USA launches its second satilite Explorer 2 but it doesn`t to reach orbit.But it pushes the USA even more. -
luna 1
USSA launches luna 1 it is the first man made object to go into orbit.Now the Russians are ahead. -
Tiros 1
In 1960 USA launched Tiros 1. And it became the first working weather satilite. Now the USA was back in the space race. -
Yuri Gagarin
The USSA launch Yuri Gagarin into orbit to become the first man in space. Now the Rushians are ahead. -
Alan B Sheperd
1961 Alan B Sheperd becomes first Americian in space. The Americians are back in the race. -
Jhon F Kennedys plan
Jhon F Kennedy addresses congress and challenges the nation to go to the moon,before the end of decade. -
John Glenn
USA`s Jhon Glenn orbits the Earth three times . And now the race is close. -
Presedent Assasinated
Presedent Jhon F Kennedy is assasinated. Some people think the Russians did it. -
Clifton Williams
USA`s Clifton Williams is killed in a devistating plane crash. Thats just a punch to the gut for the usa. -
Trip to the Moon
In 1969 Neil Armstrong and Edwin Buzz Aldrin became the first 2 men to step on the moon. And made these words famous 'Thats one small step for a man one giant leap for man kind.'
