This is a timeline of space exploration which includes notable missions, achievements, first accomplishments and milestones in humanity's exploration of outer space.

Nov 13, 2025 · The first human to go into space, Yuri Gagarin, was launched, again by the Soviet Union, for a one-orbit journey around Earth on April 12, 1961. Within 10 years of that first …

Jul 14, 2017 · Travelling to space is a dream for so many children and adults alike, although one that very few will ever reach. Here is a brief history of space travel.

Explore the full evolution of space travel from 1900 to 2100 in this detailed timeline of historic milestones and future missions.

Sea and Sky's Space Exploration Timeline features dates and details for all of mankind's greatest achievements in the exploration of space from the first rocket research to the American space …

In six decades, NASA has had too many achievements to easily catalogue on one web page. Listed below are 60 of the most important that have laid the groundwork for the agency’s …

Sep 11, 2024 · Since the dawn of the Space Age, humanity has embarked on a journey to explore the vast reaches of our solar system. The exploration of space is a testament to human …

Dec 9, 2025 · October 4: The Soviet Union launches Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite in space. One month later (November 3), Sputnik 2 is launched, carrying the dog Laika, the first animal …

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Explore the history of space exploration through this timeline, which highlights key events and achievements in the field.