Cinematic Timeline

A journey through the most important space exploration events

Space Race1957

First artificial satellite launched by the Soviet Union

Space Race1961

First human in space

Space Race1969

First humans on the Moon - "That's one small step..."

Planets1977

Twin spacecraft exploring the outer planets

Telescopes1990

Revolutionary space telescope launched

Space Stations1998

First module launched - continuous human presence in space

Planets2004

Spirit and Opportunity land on Mars

Planets2009

Discovery of thousands of exoplanets begins

Telescopes2019

Event Horizon Telescope captures first black hole image

Telescopes2021

Most powerful space telescope launched