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Sputnik-2
In Russia Sputnik-2, carrying dog Laika, is launched. -
Ranger 5 launch
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TIROS 10 launch, first U.S. Weather Bureau funded satellite
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Explorer 33 launch
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Apollo 9 launch, first launch of complete Apollo configuration
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ATS 5 launch
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HEAO 1 launch
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OTS 2 launch
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ISEE 3 launch
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Space shuttle Challenger is launched
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lunar prospector
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Columbia makes the fourth Hubble Space Telescope maintenance/repair/upgrade visit.
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SCISAT launch
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MRO (Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter) launch
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STS-125 launch. Final servicing mission for NASA's Hubble Space Telescope.