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On October 4, 1957, the Soviets launched the first man-made satellite. This signaled the beginning of the Space Race between the United States and the Soviet Union.
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The USSR sends the first animal, a dog named Laika, into space. This intended to prove whether or not a human would survive in a harsh environment such as Space.
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Vanguard is NASA's attempt to send a satellite into space. Ended up failing and looking very bad on NASA.
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NASA launched the Explorer which was a vessel that carried the satellite into space to match the accomplishment of the Soviets.
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In May of 1961, President John F. Kennedy announced his goal of sending a man to the moon before the end of the decade.
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Soviets successfully sent the 1st man into space
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Allan Shepard becomes 1st American in space
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John Glenn was the 1st American to enter orbit in space.
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Soviets put the first man on a space walk.
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NASA sends 1st man to the moon. Neil Armstrong rode Apollo 11 and planted US flag on the moon's surface.
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American and Soviet stations join together to dock and meet fellow astronauts. This signaled the end of the space race.