1958 ⟶ NASA Founded

NASA was founded.
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1958
1962

🚀 NASA Founded

NASA was founded.⟶
NASA Founded (1958)
NASASpace RaceUnited StatesSpace ExplorationScienceTechnologyCold WarGovernment Agency

🚀 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

🪐 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

🚀 Soviet Union Launches Mars 1

The Soviet Union successfully launches Mars 1 with the intention of making a flyby of Mars.⟶
Space RaceUSSRMarsSpace ExplorationTechnologyCold WarScience

🪐 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