Timeline of space exploration
- Timeline of space exploration
This is a timeline of space exploration including notable achievements and first accomplishments in humanity's physical exploration of space.
Prior to 1942
1961-1969
1Project Vanguard was transferred from the NRL to NASA in late 1958.
In addition, virtually all manned duration records have been set by the USSR, due largely to their Salyut and Mir series of space stations.
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