Timeline of the Space Race, 1957–69

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Infographic depicting the Space Race between the U.S.S.R. and the U.S. from 1957 to 1969, with a central rocket illustration and milestone achievements listed on either side. Soviet milestones on the left include the first artificial satellite, first animal in space, first human in orbit, and first woman in space. U.S. milestones on the right include the first American in orbit, first American spacewalk, first docking in space, and the first humans landing on the Moon. The timeline highlights ke

Timeline of the Space Race, 1957–69: References & Edit History

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Type	Description	Contributor	Date
	Updated media display.	Mindy Johnston	Jul 10, 2025