Space+Exploration


 * S p a c e E x p l o r a t i o n **


 * Many events regarding the exploration of space were very important during the 1950's.**


 * Sputnik **



Sputnik 1 is an artificial satellite created by Russia, and launched in 1957. This event completely shocked the world, and marked a revolution in the timeline of space exploration in society and for the future.

Explorer 1



Explorer 1 is an American satellite launched in 1958. This was basically an American follow-up of Russia's launch of Sputnik in the previous year. This was a very important and patriotic act of Americans during the 1950's and for the future.