What happened during the early years of the space race between the United States and the Soviet Union? Which group accurately describes the sequence of events?
History · High School · Wed Jan 13 2021
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In the early years of the space race between the United States and the Soviet Union:
- Sputnik's Launch: The Soviet Union launched Sputnik, the first artificial satellite into orbit in 1957.
- Yuri Gagarin's Spaceflight: In 1961, Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human in space and orbited the Earth.
- Apollo 11 Moon Landing: In response, the United States successfully landed astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on the moon as part of the Apollo 11 mission in 1969.
This sequence reflects the initial milestones and achievements in the early years of the space race.