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Soviet Union sent Sputnik 5 into Orbit
Sputnik 5 was launched by the Soviet Union with 2 dogs which would later become the first two living animals to have a trip to space. -
First American in Space
Astronaut Alan Shepard became the first astronaut in space. -
First American in Orbit
Astronaut John Glenn became the first astronaut to go into orbit. -
Columbia destroyed
The space shuttle Columbia was destoyed on rentry. -
First Woman in Space
Sally Ride became known as the first woman in space on the challengers second mission. -
Challenger destroyed
The Space shuttle Challenger exploded in mid-flight. -
Hubble Telescope Deployed
The Hubble Telescope was deployed by the space shuttle Discovery. -
Mars Pathfinder arives on Mars
The Mars Pathfinder arrived on Mars and began sending photos. -
First female shuttle commander
Eileen Collins became the first female shuttle pilot. -
Columbia Destroyed
The Space Shuttle Challenger was destroyed on rentry into the earths atmosphere.
