The History of Space Exploration

By Blueeyessimba

  • First Ever Space Mission

    First Ever Space Mission
    On October 4, 1957 the first intercontinental ballistic missle (ICBM)

  • What happened next

    What happened next
    The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is established in the U.S. It replaces the National Advisory Committee on Aeronautics.

  • The First Photos of the Moon

    The First Photos of the Moon
    On October 4, 1957 we were able to see the first of another world from space. We took pictures of the far side of the moon.

  • The Friendship 7

    The Friendship 7
    Friendship 7- Project Mecury carries John H. Glenn, Jr. and orbits the Earth three times.

  • The First Crewed Gemini Flight

    The First Crewed Gemini Flight
    Launch of the first crewed Gemini flight.

  • What Happens Next?

    What Happens Next?
    On March 1, 1966 the first impact to another planet which was Venus!

  • The Probe on the Moon

    The Probe on the Moon
    First probe to land on the Moon.

  • The First Apollo Mission

    The First Apollo Mission
    Apollo 8 - First ever Apollo to use the Saturn V rocket. Frank Borman, James A. Lovell J., and William A. Anders orbited the moon 10 times then returned safely.