1957 ⟶ Sputnik 2 Launched with Laika

Sputnik 2 was launched, with the first living being on board...
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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

🚀 Sputnik 1 Launched

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

📡 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

🌎 Explorer 6 Launched

Explorer 6 is launched into orbit to photograph the Earth.⟶
Explorer 6 Launched (1959)
Space RaceNASASatelliteEarth ObservationTechnologyCold WarExploration

🚀 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