1963 ⟶ Valentina Tereshkova Becomes First Woman in Space
Vostok 6 was launched, with Valentina Tereshkova becoming th...
Year
1962
1963
1964
🚀 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.⟶
Space RaceUSNASASpace ExplorationGlennOrbital FlightTechnologyCold WarFriendship-7
🚀 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
👩🚀 Valentina Tereshkova Becomes First Woman in Space
Vostok 6 was launched, with Valentina Tereshkova becoming the first woman in space.⟶
Space RaceSoviet UnionSpace ExplorationWomen in SpaceCold WarVostok ProgramTechnology
🚀 Mars 1 Space Probe Flyby, Contact Lost
Mars 1 likely reaches Mars conducting flyby. Yet, radio contact was lost with the probe on March 21.⟶
Space RaceSoviet UnionMarsSpace ExplorationTechnologyCold War
