Sprawling across 4,400 square kilometers, Kangaroo Island is a true gem nestled off the coast of South Australia. A sanctuary for wildlife and nature enthusiasts alike, this idyllic destination offers a unique blend of picturesque landscapes, pristine beaches, and diverse fauna.
ππ°π’On 25 May 2008, NASA’s Phoenix lander lands in Green Valley region of Mars to search for environments suitable for water and microbial life.
ππ°π’21 May 2010, JAXA, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, launches the solar-sail spacecraft IKAROS aboard an H-IIA rocket. The vessel would make a Venus flyby late in the year..
ππ°π’19 May 1961, Venera program: Venera 1 becomes the first man-made object to fly-by another planet by passing Venus.
ππ°π’18 May 2005, A second photo from the Hubble Space Telescope confirms that Pluto has two additional moons, Nix and Hydra.
ππ°π’17 May 1969, Venera program: Soviet Venera 6 begins its descent into the atmosphere of Venus, sending back atmospheric data before being crushed by pressure.
ππ°π’15 May 2010, Jessica Watson becomes the youngest person to sail, non-stop and unassisted around the world solo.
ππ°π’12 May 1926, The Italian-built airship Norge becomes the first vessel to fly over the North Pole.
ππ°π’8 May 1978, The first ascent of Mount Everest without supplemental oxygen, by Reinhold Messner and Peter Habeler.
ππ°π’7 May 1992οΌ The Space Shuttle Endeavour is launched on its first mission STS-49.