zach-space race timeline

By bivenzac
  • First satellite in space by USSR

    First satellite in space by USSR

    The Soviet Union launched the first satellite Sputnik into space.
  • First animal in space to orbit Earth for USSR

    First animal in space to orbit Earth for USSR

    Laika the dog was the first animal to orbit earth, aboard the Sputnik 2 spacecraft. Laika has a statue to commemorate them.
  • First satellite in space by USA

    First satellite in space by USA

    Explorer 1 was the first satellite launched by the USA it carried science instruments.