Before revision: History The first US satellite was the Explorer 1, seen here launching, 1 February 1958 First image of the far side of the Moon, sent back to Earth by the Luna 3 mission Rockets Chinese rockets were used in ceremony and as weaponry since the 13th century, but no rocket would overcome Earth's gravity until the latter half of the 20th century.
After revision: jiwidjekeosdogkHistory The first US satellite was the Explorer 1, seen here launching, 1 February 1958 First image of the far side of the Moon, sent back to Earth by the Luna 3 mission Rockets Chinese rockets were used in ceremony and as weaponry since the 13th century, but no rocket would overcome Earth's gravity until the latter half of the 20th century.