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Sputnik launched
The artifical satellite, Sputnik 1, is launched by Russia. -
1st mammal to orbit Earth
A dog names Laika is launched into space from Russia, becoming the first mammal to orbit the Earth. -
Mercury Program Begins
The year the Mercury Program begins, eventually launching seven American men into space. -
1st man in space
Yuri Gargarin is sent into space from Russia. -
1st American in space
Alan Shepard is sent into space by America, during Project Mercury. -
1st U.S astronaut to orbit Earth
John Glen became the first U.S astronaut to orbit the Earth. -
Gemini Space Program begins
The year that America begins the Gemini Space program -
1st Woman in space
Valentine Vladimirova Tereshkova represented Russia when she was sent into space. -
Apollo Space Program
The Apolloa Space Program begins, sending 3 Americans to land on the moon. -
1st man on moon
Neil Armstrong became the first man to take a step on the moon. (U.S) -
Voyager 1 and 2 launched
Voyager 1 and 2 were launched by America. -
STS-1 launched
STS-1 was launched into space by America.
