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[[1942]] – The first successful launch of a V-2 /A4-rocket from Test Stand VII at Peenemünde, [[Germany]]. It is the first [[human]]-made object to reach [[space]].<br />[[19621967]] – Sigma - The X-15 rocket plane achieved a world record speed of Mach 6.7 is launched from Cape Canaveral(4,520 mph / over 1 mile per second), with Astronaut Wally Schirra aboard, for a six-orbit, nine-hour flightU.S. Air Force pilot Pete Knight.<br />[[1985]] – The Space Shuttle Atlantis makes its maiden flight. (Mission STS-51-J)<br>