jan 31, 1958 - Second artificial satellite (USA)
Description:
In 1958, the U.S. launched its own satellite, Explorer I, designed by the U.S. Army under the direction of rocket scientist Wernher von Braun. That same year, President Dwight Eisenhower signed a public order creating the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), a federal agency dedicated to space exploration.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 31, 1958
Now
~ 67 years ago