Space Exploration

By jsmith2016

  • Sputnik 1

    In 1957 Sputnik 1 transmitted radio transmissions as it orbited Earth. First artificial satellite.

  • First Person in Space

    The first person in space, Yuri A. Gargarin. He returned safely.
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    Project Mercury

    The US project to reach the moon.

  • First US Citizen in Space

    Alan B. Sheppard was the first US citizen in space.

  • First US Citizen to Orbit Earth

    John Glenn was the first US citizen to orbit earth.

  • Surveyor Landed

    It landed on the moon's surface in 1966 to make sure the moon can support humans. Part of project Gemini

  • Project Gemini

  • Landed on Moon

    Apollo 11 landed on the moon's surface on July 20th, 1969.