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Ths Soviet Union sends Sputnik Into Space
Sputnik was the first manmade object in space. This was the beginning of the space race.The U.S. was afraid of a nuclear bombing from Sputnik.http://www.thespacerace.com/timeline/ -
The First American Satelite Reaches Orbit
Explorer 1 signals America's entry into the space race.
Explorer was Smerica's answer to Sputnik.
It led to the discovery of a new radiation belt.http://www.thespacerace.com/timeline/ -
Explorer 2 Does Not Reach Orbit
This was seen as a setback and a failiure by NASA and the public. It put America even further behind in the space race.http://www.thespacerace.com/timeline/ -
Vanguard Satelite Launched
This event was important because The satelite functioned for 3 years, showing that satelites could function for long periods of time.http://www.thespacerace.com/timeline/ -
NASA Is Formed
The start of NASA marked a more space centered government agenct. NASA goes on to launch all american spacecrafts from here on out.http://www.thespacerace.com/timeline/ -
Rocket Dog Launched Into Space
The Rocket Dog showed that living things can survive space travel. It opened the door for a new type of sapce exploration.http://www.thespacerace.com/timeline/ -
Tiros 1 Launched
Tiros 1 was the first successful weather satelite. This resulted in more accurate weather predictions. It gave us the first infared weather radar.http://www.thespacerace.com/timeline/ -
JFK Announces the Possible Moon Landing
The moon landing was a chance for America to win the space race. JFK basically was trying to pass up USSR and get another victory for America.http://www.thespacerace.com/timeline/ -
Last Man to Fly in Space Alone
This event showed a transition to group flights over solo flights. This event signaled that solo flights might be unsafe .http://www.thespacerace.com/timeline/ -
The First Space Walk
The space walk showed that,with a space suit, people can survive outside of a shuttle. It is the beginning of out-of-shuttle space exploration.http://www.thespacerace.com/timeline/