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First Satellite in space by USSR
Sputnik was the first artificial Earth satellite. It was launched into a low earth orbit by the Soviet Union. It orbited for three weeks for the batteries ran out. -
First Animal in space by USSR
A dog named Laika was the first animal to make an orbital spaceflight around the earth. -
First Satellite in space by USA
The Explorer 1 was the first satellite sent in space by the USA. -
Creation of NASA
NASA stands for National Aeronautics and Space Administration. NASA is a U.S. government agency that is responsible for science and technology related to air and space.