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Sputnik
Sputnik is a Soviet satellite. The manufacturer of Sputnik is Energia. Sputnik is 184.3 pounds. Sputniks primary function was to put a radio transmitter in Earth´s orbit.
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Gemini
Gemini was NASA´s second human spacecraft program.The Gemini could only carry two people. The astronauts accomplished many things while on Gemini missions. Ten crews did missions while on the Gemini spacecraft.
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Apollo 11
This space vehicle carried 3 American men to the moon and back. Apollo 11 was launched at 9:32 am. Apollo 11 was on the moon for 21 hours. Apollo 11 landed on the moon on July 20, 1969.
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Challenger
Challenger is a NASA spacecraft. Challenger was made to serve as a test for the shuttle program. The design of Challenger experienced a year of intensive vibration and thermal testing. In January of 1986, a crew of 7 got lost while in Challenger.
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Hubble Space Telescope
The Hubble Space Telescope is a telescope in space. The Hubble Space Telescope was lauched in 1990. The telescope weighs as much as two elephants and is as long as a large school bus. The telescope travels around Earth at around 5 miles per second.
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Space X
Space X is a spacecraft and rocket company. The founder of Space X is Elon Musk. NASA has close ties with Space X. Space X has many accomplishments.
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Mars Rovers
NASA has sent 4 vehicles to Mars. Their names are Sojourner, Spirit, Opportunity, and Curiosity. NASA plans to launch another in 2020. 4 rovers have already been to Mars.
