1962 ⟶ Mariner 2 Flyby of Venus

Mariner 2 is launched to make a flyby of Venus.
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🪐 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

🚀 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 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

🪐 Mariner 9 Launched

Mariner 9 is launched.⟶
Mariner 9 Launched (1971)
Space RaceUSMarsPlanetary ExplorationTechnologyCold WarExplorationNASA

🚀 Venera 9 Mission Launched

Venera 9, a Soviet uncrewed space mission to Venus, is launched.⟶
Venera 9 Mission Launched (1975)
USSRSpace RaceVenusVeneraSpace ExplorationCold WarTechnologyScience