1961 ⟶ Ham the Chimp Launched into Space

Ham is launched into space as a part of Project Mercury, a m...
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🐒 Ham the Chimp Launched into Space

Ham is launched into space as a part of Project Mercury, a mission to successfully place a human into orbit and return them safely.⟶
Ham the Chimp Launched into Space (1961)
Space RaceNASAProject MercurySpace ExplorationUSTechnology

🌕 Kennedy Announces Moon Landing Goal

John F. Kennedy announces the US intention to put a man on the Moon – kickstarting Project Mercury, America's first human spaceflight program.⟶
Kennedy Announces Moon Landing Goal (1961)
space raceUSJohn F. Kennedymoon landingProject MercuryUnited Statesspace explorationCold War

🚀 John Glenn Orbits Earth

John Glenn is launched into space aboard Friendship-7 becoming the first American to orbit the Earth. Despite having many delays in the launch itself, the flight is successful.⟶
John Glenn Orbits Earth (1962)
Space RaceUSNASASpace ExplorationGlennOrbital FlightTechnologyCold WarFriendship-7

🪐 Mariner 4 Launched to Mars

Mariner 4 was launched.⟶
Mariner 4 Launched to Mars (1964)
Space RaceNASAMariner ProgramMarsSpace ExplorationTechnologyUSCold War

🚀 Ranger 9 Transmits Footage of Moon Surface

Ranger 9 transmitted live footage of the surface of the Moon before crashing into its surface.⟶
Ranger 9 Transmits Footage of Moon Surface (1965)
Space RaceUSMoon LandingTechnologySpace Exploration

👨‍🚀 Ed White Performs First American Spacewalk

Ed White conducts the first American spacewalk from his spacecraft, Gemini IV.⟶
Ed White Performs First American Spacewalk (1965)
Space RaceUSSpace ExplorationTechnologyExtravehicular Activity