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Sputnik 1 is lauched by the Soviet Union
The Soviet Union launches the first satalite into space
(Sputnik 1). This is important because it started the "Space Race" and was the first man made object in space. -
First dog sent into space
First dog was sent into space (laika). This is important because it showed that living beings can survive in space. -
First American satilite in space.
America desprite to catch up with The Soviet Union launched their first satilite into space. The is important because, it was America's retaliation to The Soviet Union's satilite. -
The Soviets launch the first human into space.
The Soviet Union launches the first human being into space. This is important because it started the human section of space programs and showed that people can survive in space. -
John F. Kennedy gives his speech to further the research of sending more people into space.
John F. Kennedy gives a speech approving the further development of the human space program or Apollo program. This is important because it pushed along the movement of the space program. -
Vladimir Komarov first casulity due to space.
Vladimir Komarov is killed in the landing of the Soyuz 1. This is important because it just added to the thing weighing down The Soviet Union which eventually led to them losing the space race -
First human crew in space
The first human CREW to ever orbit the moon. This is important because it led to the landing of the moon showing that there was gravity. -
First man on the moon. Neil Armstrong
Neil Armstrong, the first human on the moon. This is important because it was one of the last events in the space race, it led to The Soviets trying to get close to America's landing spot and crashing. -
The Soviet Union crashes Luna 15 into the moon.
In an attempt to land near America's landing spot The Soviet Union crashes into the moon and destroyes Luna 15. This is important because it is what basically ended thespace race. -
The Americans and Soviets agreed to work together for the better.
The Americans and Soviets agreed to work together for the further advancement of space exploration. This is important because it has helped us get to where we are today in space exploration.
