Key Milestones in Space Exploration: From Sputnik to the Moon Landing
Explore the groundbreaking events in space exploration history, starting with the launch of Sputnik, the first artificial satellite by the Soviet Union on January 4, 1958. Discover the journey of Gordo, the first monkey in space, and Ham the Chimp, who survived an outer space mission in 1961. Experience the historic Apollo 11 mission led by Neil Armstrong, the first human to walk on the moon on July 20, 1969. Additionally, learn about Valentina Tereshkova, the first woman to journey into space in 1969, completing a three-day mission.
Key Milestones in Space Exploration: From Sputnik to the Moon Landing
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Earth science By Andrew yun
Sputnik(1958) Sputnik is the first artificial Earth satellite, the Soviet Union launched it. It start his mission at 4 January 1957, and it end his mission at 4 January 1958.
Monkey Gordo (1958) • Gordo is the first monkey to travel into space, it’s rocket has launched in 1958, December 13. In total the flight lasted 15 minutes, which he was weightless for 8 minutes.
Ham the Chimp(1961) Ham was the first animal that launched into outer space. He had been in space for 17 minutes and he came back without dying.
Neil Armstrong On July 20, Neil Armstrong was the first people to walk on the moon. He bored Apollo 11 with Buzz Aldrin and they were both return safely.
ValentinaTereshkova(1969) Valentina Tereshkova was the first woman on space, she had a time in space for about 3 days.
