Space Accomplishments

First Telescopic

Jan 1, 1610

This device helped look or see clearer images of space. This invention was invented by Galileo Galilei from the Republic Of Venice.

First Liquid Fueled Rocket

Mar 16, 1926

Robert H. Goddard invented the first liquid fueled rocket in The United States.

Vehicle In Outer Space

Oct 3, 1942

First vehicle to make it to outer space. This was done by theV-2 Rocket Military Program in the United States.

Research Flight

May 10, 1946

First space Research Flight done by the V-2 Rocket Program from the USA.

Photos Of Another World

Oct 4, 1959

First photos from space of the far side of the moon. Done by the USSR and the mission was called Luna 3.

Spaceflight

May 5, 1961

First human piloted space flight. Done by USA on mission Freedom 7.

Close Up Pictures Of Another Planet

Jul 14, 1965

First close up pictures of another planet which was Mars. Done by USA on mission Mariner 4.

First Human On The Moon

Jul 20, 1969

First human to land on the Moon. Done by USA on mission Apollo 11.

Space Station

Apr 19, 1971

First space station. Done by the Soviet Union on mission Salyut 1

First Orbit Around Venus

Oct 20, 1975

First orbit around Venus. Done by the USSR on mission Vanera 9.

Polar Orbit

Feb 8, 1992

First polar orbit around the Sun. Done by the USA on mission Ulysses.

Rover

Jul 4, 1997

First rover on another planet which was Mars. Done by USA on mission Mars Pathfinder.

Sample Of A Comet

Jan 15, 2006

First sample return from a comet. Done by th USA on mission Stardust.

Orbit Around Mercury

Mar 18, 2011

First orbit around Mercury. Done by the USA.

Man Made Probe

Aug 25, 2012

First man made probe in interstellar space. Done by the USA on mission Voyager 1.