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600 BCE
The Geocentric Model
The first instances of the Geocentric model being used in Ancient Greece -
Dec 24, 1543
Heliocentric Model
The idea of the Heliocentric model is first referred to by Nicolaus Copernicus -
Invention of the Sextant
The Sextant was first invented, an ancient tool that navigated by the stars -
The First Satellite
Russians launch the first artificial satellite, Sputnik 1 -
Laika
The dog Laika goes into space, making it the first living thing ever to do so -
Luna 3
Russian Probe Luna 3 sends first pictures of the far side of the moon. -
Valentina Tereshkova
Valentina Tereshkova is the first woman in space -
First man on the moon
Neil Armstrong is the first man to ever step on the moon -
Challenger Disaster
The spaceship Challenger explodes at launch, killing 7 astronauts -
Discovery
Discovery launches the Hubble Telescope into Space -
ISS Launch
The ISS is launched -
Mars Orbiter
The Mars Orbiter disappears after orbiting Mars -
Tourism in space
Dennis Tito is the first tourist in space -
Spirit and Opportunity
Twin Mars Exploration Rover Missions Spirit and Opportunity land on Mars -
The Discovery of HD 106906b
The planet HD 106906b or the Distant Monster is discovered. This planet has confused many of the cleverest space scientists alive today -
Water Flow Patterns on Mars
Water flow patterns are discovered on mars, indicating that there might be water on mars after all. -
James Webb Telescope Launched
Hubble's Partner, and eventually replacement, the James Webb Space Telescope is going to be launched
