Space Race AK6

By king14

  • The launch of Sputnik 1

    The launch of Sputnik 1
    The launch of Sputnik 1 spurred the US to launch its own satellite and begin space exploration in earnest.It also marked the beginning of the compotition between the US and the USSR to have dominance in space.

  • The launch of Explorer 1

    The launch of Explorer 1
    Explorer 1 was the first satellite to reach orbite.The Explorer 1 was the 1st american satellite to reach orbite. It carried scientific equiptment that lead to the discovery of the Van Allen radiation belt.

  • The Launch of Tiros 1

    The Launch of Tiros 1
    Tiros 1 was the 1st succsessfull weather satellite is launched April 1 of 1960. This satellite will help scientists in the future.

  • President John F. Kennedy challenges the nation to land on the moon

    President John F. Kennedy challenges the nation to land on the moon
    President John F. Kennedy challenges the nation to be the first to land on the moon. Because of this challenge America made history by being the first nation to land on the moon and have their men walk on the moon.

  • America becomes first nation to land on the moon

    America becomes first nation to land on the moon
    Neil Armstrong and Edwin ''Buzz" Aldrin became the first men to walk on the moon. Micheal Collins also becomes the first man to orbit around the moon alone. The Space Race is over. America made history and beat the USSR by being the first nation to land on the moon.