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Sputnik1 is launched
The Soviet Union launched the first satellite into space. The satellite was the size of a small beach ball. This event is important because it was the beginning of the Space Race. -
Laika into orbit
The Soviets launch Laika, the first dog to fly in space, into orbit. This event is important because it proves people can survive in space. -
Explorer1 is launched
The Explorer1 was launched by the United States. This event is important because it was the U.S response to space exploration. -
NASA created
NASA stands for National Aeronautics and Space Administration. This event is important because it brought together many talented scientists and engineers. -
Luna1
Luna1 is launched by the Soviets. This event is important because Luna1 was the first man made object to orbit the sun. -
Luna3
The Soviets launched the Luna3. The Luna3 photographed 70% of the moons surface. This event is important because this helped the scientists get a better visual of the moon. -
first man in space
The Soviets luanch Yuri Gagarin into space.This event is important because Yuri Gagarin was the first man in space. -
American into space
America launches its very first astronaut into space. Alan B. Shepard is the very first American astronaut to fly in space. This event is important because he is the very first American astronaut. -
Kennedy's challenge
President Kennedy challenges the Soviets to put a man on the moon! This event is important because it leads to a big success for the Americans. -
Orbit Earth
The Soviets launch a ship that carries John Glenn. This event is important because the ship orbits earth 3 times. The ship never made it to the moon. -
Kennedy's Speech
Kennedy gives a speech about the moon challenge. This event is important because it reminded the Americans about the importance of the moon challenge. -
Cosmonaut V. Tereshkova
Cosmonaut V. Tereshkova flew in space. This event is important because she was the first lady in space. -
Apollo11
The Americans Launch Apollo11 into space hoping to land it on the moon. The Apollo carries Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin. This event is important because it lands safely on the moon and they become the first Americans to walk on the moon! The Americans win the Space Race!
