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The first human spaceflight was undertaken on April 12, 1961, when cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin made one orbit around the Earth aboard the Vostok 1 spacecraft, launched by the Soviet space program and designed by the rocket scientists Sergey Korolyov and Kerim Kerimov.

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1st flight of space shuttle Columbia?

The first flight of the space shuttle Columbia was on April 12, 1981, with astronauts John Young and Robert Crippen aboard. This historic mission, known as STS-1, marked the inaugural flight of NASA's Space Shuttle program and was a significant milestone in space exploration. The successful mission demonstrated the shuttle's capabilities and paved the way for subsequent shuttle flights.


Why was Apollo 11 important in American history?

(USA) Apollo 11, was the First Manned space mission from the Earth to land on another object in space. In this case the Moon. On July 20, 1969 Americans Neil Armstrong (1st) and Buzz Aldrin (2nd) walked on the Moon.


In the Chinese legend who was the 1st person to attempt space flight in the 1500s?

The first person to attempt space flight in the 1500s in Chinese legend was Wan Hu. According to the legend, Wan Hu attached 47 attached rockets to a chair and attempted to fly into space. However, the result of his attempt is unknown.


List the achievement of the superpowers involved in the space race?

The United States achieved the first successful manned moon landing in 1969 with the Apollo 11 mission. The Soviet Union achieved the first successful spaceflight with Yuri Gagarin in 1961. Both superpowers made significant advancements in space technology and exploration during the space race.


What was the 1st name of the space shuttle?

Of the first Space Shuttle; Enterprise. Of the first space worthy Space Shuttle; Columbia.

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What was the 1st space flight?

Vostok 1


What was the 1st winged flight into space and back?

the x-15.


Which Russian cosmonaut made the 1st flight in outer space in 1961?

Yuri Gagarin.


1st flight of space shuttle Columbia?

The first flight of the space shuttle Columbia was on April 12, 1981, with astronauts John Young and Robert Crippen aboard. This historic mission, known as STS-1, marked the inaugural flight of NASA's Space Shuttle program and was a significant milestone in space exploration. The successful mission demonstrated the shuttle's capabilities and paved the way for subsequent shuttle flights.


Who were the first 2 Americans in outer space?

Alan Shepard (1st) and Gus Grissom (2nd) made sub orbital flight in a space craft. John Glen (3rd) made an orbital flight around the world in a space craft.


What were three scientific discoveries of 1981?

-1st reusable manned spacecraft. -space program begins. -assassination attempt on president Reagan. -scanning tunnel microscope invented by gerd karl binning and heinrich rohrer -opening of the kennedy space center


Why was Apollo 11 important in American history?

(USA) Apollo 11, was the First Manned space mission from the Earth to land on another object in space. In this case the Moon. On July 20, 1969 Americans Neil Armstrong (1st) and Buzz Aldrin (2nd) walked on the Moon.


In the Chinese legend who was the 1st person to attempt space flight in the 1500s?

The first person to attempt space flight in the 1500s in Chinese legend was Wan Hu. According to the legend, Wan Hu attached 47 attached rockets to a chair and attempted to fly into space. However, the result of his attempt is unknown.


What was the earliest space craft on mars?

The 1st space craft that went to Mars was the American Mariner 4 spacecraft. This was in the year 1971.


What was the name of the 1st manned lunar landigr mission on the moon?

Apollo 11 landed on the moon on July 20, 1969.


What was Amelia's first flight take off at?

Amelia's 1st flight took off at the pacific


List the achievement of the superpowers involved in the space race?

The United States achieved the first successful manned moon landing in 1969 with the Apollo 11 mission. The Soviet Union achieved the first successful spaceflight with Yuri Gagarin in 1961. Both superpowers made significant advancements in space technology and exploration during the space race.