Space+Timeline


 * 1950's- NASA reveals the Mercury astronaut forces.**


 * October 7,1958, NASA tells the public they are running Project Mercury.**

The project was to place a spacecraft that is man-made into a flight around Earth.

The project also helped observe people’s behavior in that type of situation.

110 candidates were interviewed, given tests, even been given full-body x-rays. NASA picked 32 of them.

18 of the 32 were suggested for the project without medical hesitations


 * October 1, 1958- National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is formed.**


 * 1950's (CONTINUED)- Scott Crossfield created the first unpowered glide flight in the joint X-15 hypersonic research program. **

June 8, 1959, made a historic mark.

Showed the groundwork of aerodynamics, noticeably, imperceptibly and in many incredible ways.

This doubled the speed of a flight.

Arranged the way for non-orbiting aircraft into space.

Flying time of about two hours.


 * 1960's- John F. Kennedy committed the United States and NASA to land on the Moon by the end of the decade. **

On May 25, 1961, announces that NASA has permission to land on the Moon by the end of the decade.

John Kennedy made this deal because he felt distressed about getting the United States to catch up and over yield the Soviet Union in the “space race”.

Kennedy thought that the US can beat the Soviet Union, thus, making him want to announce it early.

This took a long time until it was announced to the public.

NASA’s spaceflight efforts were directed by Kennedy’s speeches.

Kennedy’s goal was achieved on July 20, 1969, when Neil Armstrong landed on the moon.


 * July 16-24, 1969- Apollo 11: First Man on the Moon.**


 * 1960's (CONTINUED)- Neil Armstrong lands on the moon. **

Neil Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin takes the first step on the moon on July 20, 1969.

Kennedy anticipated that this would help remind the world that America has huge technical capability.

Also showed how organization is key in projects.

Michael Collins revolved above in the Apollo command module.


 * 1970's- After 56 hours into the voyage of Apollo 13, the oxygen tank breaches **

Apollo 13 was intentionally suppose to land in the Fra Mauro area.

After an flare-up on board, Apollo 13 was involuntary forced to loop the moon without landing.

Oxygen tank number 2 blew up. Electricity, light, and water vanished.

The saying. “Houston, we have a problem” is used in this situation.


 * 1980's- The 26th shuttle flight, by Discovery marked the successful return to flight for the Space Shuttle**

Delayed for an hour to replace the cooling system in the astronauts' suits.

The repairs were successful.

Launch weight was 254,606 pounds.

1.7 million miles were traveled.

Landing site was in California.

Launched on September 29th, 1988.

April 12, 1981- First Space Shuttle Launch.


 * 1990's- John Glenn returns to space**

Born July 18, 1921.

Flew 59 combat missions.

Attended Test Pilot School.

He retired from the U.S senate in January of 1999.


 * 2000's- NASA scientist receives a Nobel Prize**

Understood the big bang theory, making him win the Nobel Prize.

World-class scientist.

NASA is very proud of John C. Mather.


 * August 5, 2012- "Curiosity" lands on Mars.**


 * Date- May 4, 2013**
 * Title- My Opinion**
 * Description- I do not have any opinion of how costly space exploration is.**
 * The money can be used for important things **on** earth like feeding the poor, green living, and global warming.
 * BUT, exploring space can impact the way we're living. If we didn't explore space, we'd have no idea what's out there.