Which list gives key events regarding the exploration of space in the correct order beginning with the earliest

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Here is a list of key events in the exploration of space in chronological order:

  1. V-2 Rocket Launch (1944): The first human-made object to reach the edge of space, developed by Germany during World War II.

  2. First Artificial Satellite - Sputnik 1 (1957): Launched by the Soviet Union, it was the first artificial satellite to orbit the Earth.

  3. First Animal in Space - Laika (1957): The Soviet Union launched Laika, a dog, on Sputnik 2, making her the first living creature to orbit the Earth.

  4. First Human in Space - Yuri Gagarin (1961): The Soviet Union launched Vostok 1, making Gagarin the first human to travel into space and orbit the Earth.

  5. First American in Space - Alan Shepard (1961): Shepard made a suborbital flight on Freedom 7, becoming the first American in space.

  6. Apollo 11 Moon Landing (1969): NASA's mission that landed the first humans, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, on the moon.

  7. Space Shuttle Program Begins (1981): NASA launched the first space shuttle, Columbia, marking a new era in reusable spacecraft.

  8. International Space Station (ISS) Assembly Begins (1998): The first module of the ISS was launched, marking the beginning of international collaborative space research.

  9. Mars Rover Curiosity Launch (2011): NASA launched the Curiosity rover to explore the Gale Crater on Mars.

This list provides a timeline of significant milestones in space exploration, highlighting humanity's journey from early rocket development to international cooperation in space research.