1958 ⟶ Explorer 1 Launched

The U.S. Army launches Explorer 1, the first American artifi...
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1957
1958
1959

🚀 Sputnik 1 Launched

Sputnik 1 satellite launched. The same day the Avro Arrow is revealed.⟶
Sputnik 1 Launched (1957)
Soviet UnionSpace RaceSputnikCold WarTechnologySatelliteUSSRAvro ArrowCanada

🐕 Sputnik 2 Launched with Laika

Sputnik 2 was launched, with the first living being on board, Laika.⟶
Sputnik 2 Launched with Laika (1957)
Space RaceSoviet UnionSatelliteAnimal in SpaceTechnologyCold WarScientific Advancement

📡 Explorer 1 Launched

The U.S. Army launches Explorer 1, the first American artificial satellite.⟶
Explorer 1 Launched (1958)
Space RaceUnited StatesSatelliteTechnologyCold WarScientific AdvancementExplorer Program

🚀 NASA Founded

the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, or NASA is formed.⟶
NASASpace RaceUnited StatesScienceTechnologyCold WarSpace Exploration

🚀 Pioneer 1 Launch

Pioneer 1 was launched.⟶
Pioneer 1 Launch (1958)
Space RacePioneer ProgramUnited StatesSpace ExplorationScienceTechnologyArtificial Satellite

🌎 Explorer 6 Launched

Explorer 6 is launched into orbit to photograph the Earth.⟶
Explorer 6 Launched (1959)
Space RaceNASASatelliteEarth ObservationTechnologyCold WarExploration