1962 ⟶ John Glenn Orbits Earth

John Glenn is launched into space aboard Friendship-7 becomi...
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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

🚀 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 2 Flyby of Venus

Mariner 2 is launched to make a flyby of Venus.⟶
Mariner 2 Flyby of Venus (1962)
Space ExplorationUSNASAVenusMariner ProgramScienceTechnologyCold War

🪐 Mariner 2 Reaches Venus

Mariner 2 reaches Venus, becoming the first US spacecraft to reach Venus and another planet.⟶
Mariner 2 Reaches Venus (1962)
Space RaceUSVenusSpace ExplorationTechnologyCold WarScience

🪐 Mariner 4 Launched to Mars

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

👨‍🚀 Gemini 7 Completes Earth Orbits

The Gemini 7 completes 206 orbits around the Earth, equating to roughly one trip to the Moon.⟶
Gemini 7 Completes Earth Orbits (1965)
USspace raceNASAorbital flightmanned spaceflighttechnology