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Tianna- space race timeline

By tiannanewstrom07

  • Launch of Sputnik- first satellite for USSR

    Launch of Sputnik- first satellite for USSR
    Sputnik- was the first artificial satellite that was launched into a low Earth orbit by the USSR. This was surprising to the US because they hoped they would achieve this first.

  • First animal in space to orbit Earth for USSR- Laika

    First animal in space to orbit Earth for USSR- Laika
    Laika was a stray dog from the streets of Moscow and was one of the first animals sent into space to orbit Earth.

  • First satellite in space by USA

    First satellite in space by USA
    Explorer 1 was the first US satellite sent into space to orbit the Earth and also the first to carry science instruments with it.