1958 ⟶ Pioneer 2 Launch

Pioneer 2 was launched.
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🐕 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

🚀 Pioneer 2 Launch

Pioneer 2 was launched.⟶
Pioneer 2 Launch (1958)
Space RacePioneer ProgramUnited StatesSpace ExplorationFailed Mission

🚀 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

🚀 Pioneer 3 Launch

Pioneer 3 was launched.⟶
Pioneer 3 Launch (1958)
Space RaceNASASoviet UnionSatelliteExplorationTechnologyCold War

🚀 Luna 2 Lands on the Moon

Luna 2 is launched and becomes the first man-made object to reach the surface on the Moon.⟶
Luna 2 Lands on the Moon (1959)
space raceSoviet Unionmoon landingexplorationtechnologysciencesatellitecosmonautics