1957 ⟶ Sputnik 1 Launched

Sputnik 1 satellite launched. The same day the Avro Arrow is...
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🚀 Sputnik 1 Launched

Sputnik 1 satellite launched. The same day the Avro Arrow is revealed.⟶
Sputnik 1 Launched (1957)
Soviet UnionSpace RaceSputnikCold WarTechnologySatelliteUSSRAvro ArrowCanada

🐕 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

📡 Explorer 1 Launched

The U.S. Army launches Explorer 1, the first American artificial satellite.⟶
Explorer 1 Launched (1958)
Space RaceUnited StatesSatelliteTechnologyCold WarScientific AdvancementExplorer Program

🚀 Pioneer 3 Launch

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

🚀 Venera 1 Launched Towards Venus

Venera 1 is successfully launched by the Soviet Union with the intention of conducting a flyby mission to Venus.⟶
Venera 1 Launched Towards Venus (1961)
space raceUSSRVenusplanetary explorationSoviet Unionearly spaceflight

🚀 Salyut 1: First Space Station Launched

Salyut 1 is launched becoming the first space station.⟶
Salyut 1: First Space Station Launched (1971)
Space RaceUSSRSpace StationSalyutTechnologyCold WarExplorationAstronomy