timeline of the cold war and encountering space exploration!!
Encounter Space Exploration
1957- The Soviet Union launched the first satellite, Sputnik, into space. 1958-Explorer 1 was the first satellite launched by the United States when it was sent into orbit on January 31, 1958 1960- dogs became the first living beings to survive a trip into space. 1984- Kathryn Sullivan became the first American woman to walk in space.
The Cold War
1945-World War 2 ends 1949-Soviet Union explodes its first atomic bomb 1957- Soviets launch first man‑made satellite. 1964- China explodes its first atomic bomb 1965- U.S. sends troops to the Dominican Republic. 1965-U.S. commits combat troops to South Vietnam