Space Race

By rheagopali

  • USSR launches Sputnik 1.

    USSR launches Sputnik 1.

  • USSR launches Sputnik 2 which carried a small dog named Laika into orbit.

    USSR launches Sputnik 2 which carried a small dog named Laika into orbit.

  • Explorer 1 is launched.

    Explorer 1 is launched.

  • Explorer 2 is launced but it fails to reach orbit.

    Explorer 2 is launced but it fails to reach orbit.

  • The Vanguard 1 is launched.

    The Vanguard 1 is launched.

  • Sputnik 3 is launched.

    Sputnik 3 is launched.

  • NASA is formed.

    NASA is formed.

  • Pioneer 1 is launched.

    Pioneer 1 is launched.

  • Luna 1 is launched by the USSR

    Luna 1 is launched by the USSR

  • Pioneer 4 is launched on a Earth-Moon trajectory

    Pioneer 4 is launched on a Earth-Moon trajectory

  • NASA selected the "Mercury Seven".

    NASA selected the "Mercury Seven".

  • Luna 2 is launched

    Luna 2 is launched

  • Luna 3 orbits the Moon.

    Luna 3 orbits the Moon.

  • Tiros 1 is launched.

    Tiros 1 is launched.

  • The US launches Discoverer XIV

    The US launches Discoverer XIV

  • Yuri orbits the Earth.

    Yuri orbits the Earth.

  • First American in Space

    First American in Space

  • Gus Grissom is launched.

    Gus Grissom is launched.

  • Gemini Program starts.

    Gemini Program starts.

  • John Glenn orbits the Earth

    John Glenn orbits the Earth

  • Walter Schirra orbits the Earth

    Walter Schirra orbits the Earth

  • Valentia Tereshkova first woman.

    Valentia Tereshkova first woman.

  • President Kennedy is assassinated.

    President Kennedy is assassinated.

  • Venus 3 is launched

    Venus 3 is launched

  • Luna 10 orbits moon.

    Luna 10 orbits moon.

  • First men land on the moon.

    First men land on the moon.