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The Soviets Go to Space
In 1961, the Soviets launched the first human in space, astonishing the people of the world. This was important as this was a scientific feat that at the time, no-one ever thought would be accomplished. -
The First Humans Land On The Moon
In 1969, the Americans tried to surpass the Soviets. The Apollo Program had sent the first humans to the moon. This was a turning point in science history as no person had ever been on the moon before. -
The Launching of The ISS
In 1998, the ISS, also called the International Space Station, was launched into orbit. This was a team effort that included many nations such as America, Russia, Canada, Japan and many other European countries. This began an age of research, where people could go to the ISS and figure out the mysteries of the cosmos.