1968day.year
Apollo Program: Apollo 5 lifts off carrying the first Lunar module into space.
Apollo 5 embarks on its historic mission as the first flight of the Lunar Module into space. This unmanned test marks a crucial step toward landing humans on the Moon.
On January 22, 1968, Apollo 5 lifts off from Kennedy Space Center carrying Lunar Module 1 (LM-1) on an uncrewed test flight.
The mission's primary objective is to evaluate the Lunar Module's ascent and descent stages in the vacuum of space.
This flight verifies crucial life-support and propulsion systems before a crewed lunar landing.
Apollo 5 orbits Earth twice, performing multiple engine firings and deploy maneuvers.
Data collected during the mission pave the way for future Apollo lunar missions, including the historic Apollo 11 landing.
The successful test cements confidence in the Lunar Module's ability to ferry astronauts to and from the Moon's surface.
1968
Apollo Program
Apollo 5
Lunar module
1968day.year
Operation Igloo White, a US electronic surveillance system to stop communist infiltration into South Vietnam begins installation.
Installation of Operation Igloo White begins, marking the start of a US electronic surveillance effort in the Vietnam War.
On January 22, 1968, the United States deploys Operation Igloo White, a cutting-edge electronic surveillance system in South Vietnam.
Engineers and military personnel begin installing sensors along the Ho Chi Minh Trail to detect and track North Vietnamese troop movements.
Using acoustic and seismic sensor technology, the project aims to disrupt communist infiltration into South Vietnam.
Data from the sensors is transmitted via a network of communication relays to reconnaissance aircraft.
Operation Igloo White represents a major technological effort in the Vietnam War, blending military strategy with advanced electronics.
Though innovative, the system faces challenges from harsh jungle conditions and enemy countermeasures.
Operation Igloo White
communist infiltration
South Vietnam
1973day.year
The crew of Apollo 17 addresses a joint session of Congress after the completion of the final Apollo Moon landing mission.
Astronauts from Apollo 17 report to Congress after the final lunar mission, celebrating scientific achievements and national pride.
On January 22, 1973, astronauts Gene Cernan, Harrison Schmitt, and Ron Evans of Apollo 17 address a joint session of the US Congress.
They report on their experiences from the final crewed Moon mission, sharing scientific discoveries and challenges faced.
The crew describes lunar geology studies and the technical achievements of their journey.
Congress honors the astronauts for their contributions to space exploration and national prestige.
The session highlights the Apollo program's legacy and discusses future directions for US space policy.
It underscores the partnership between scientific achievement and legislative support.
Apollo 17
joint session of Congress
1984day.year
The Apple Macintosh, the first consumer computer to popularize the computer mouse and the graphical user interface, is introduced during a Super Bowl XVIII television commercial.
Apple unveils the Macintosh in a Super Bowl commercial, showcasing the first mass-market computer with a graphical interface and mouse.
On January 22, 1984, Apple unveils the Macintosh in a groundbreaking Super Bowl XVIII television commercial.
The Macintosh is the first consumer computer to popularize the graphical user interface and use of a computer mouse.
Featuring an 8 MHz processor, 128 KB of RAM, and a 9-inch black-and-white display, it challenges command-line systems.
Apple's marketing positions the Mac as a tool for creativity and ease of use, epitomized by the famous "1984" ad.
The launch revolutionizes personal computing, setting new standards for design and user experience.
Within months, a growing software ecosystem cements the Macintosh's impact on the tech industry.
1984
Apple Macintosh
computer mouse
graphical user interface
Super Bowl XVIII
television commercial
1992day.year
Space Shuttle program: The space shuttle Discovery launches on STS-42 carrying Dr. Roberta Bondar, who becomes the first Canadian woman and the first neurologist in space.
On STS-42, Space Shuttle Discovery carried Dr. Roberta Bondar, making her the first Canadian woman and neurologist to travel into space.
On January 22, 1992, NASA launched Discovery on mission STS-42, marking its first flight of the year. Canadian neurologist Dr. Roberta Bondar joined the crew as a Payload Specialist, conducting experiments on the human nervous system in microgravity. The flight carried over 180 experiments studying life sciences, crystal growth and fluid dynamics. Bondar’s journey made her Canada’s first female astronaut and the first neurologist in orbit. STS-42 helped pave the way for international collaboration on the Space Shuttle and deepened our understanding of how spaceflight affects human physiology.
Space Shuttle program
space shuttle Discovery
STS-42
Roberta Bondar
1998day.year
Space Shuttle program: space shuttle Endeavour launches on STS-89 to dock with the Russian space station Mir.
The Space Shuttle Endeavour launched on STS-89 on January 22, 1998, to dock with Russia’s Mir space station in a key Shuttle-Mir mission.
On January 22, 1998, NASA’s Endeavour lifted off for mission STS-89, part of the collaborative Shuttle-Mir program. The primary objective was to deliver crucial supplies and exchange crew members with the Russian space station Mir. Payloads included scientific experiments in materials processing and life sciences. Endeavour’s crew of seven conducted a successful docking and transferred over two tons of equipment, marking the program’s highest payload. This mission strengthened US-Russian cooperation in space and laid the groundwork for the International Space Station.
1998
space shuttle Endeavour
STS-89
Mir