>>12206288These predictions were pretty close as well. Although the later ones never came into fruition.
Artificial moons 1957-1962
Artificial moons orbit the earth gathering data and scientific experiments. A larger, permanent station could be designed, if the recent documentation of radiation will seem safe.
Manned flights 1959-1962
The first phase in mans space travel will be high altitude rocket planes, which can reach an altitude above 150 km. but will stay only for a short period. On these flight we will see a human's relation with weightlessness and other extras of space exploration. Currently in testing is the Lockheed X-15 in the USA
Unmanned probing station to the moon 1961-1963
In about 3 years it could be possible to send an automatic radio controlled expedition to the moon to measure things such as visuals, temperatures, radiation, magnetic fields, gravity etc.
Manned lunar flyby 1965
Here's where American and Russian estimations diverge significantly. Americans are careful and estimate us to be this far in about 5 years, while Russians are talking about a smaller timespan, even possible by now. Americans believe it to be pointless to send a man onboard, since a robot can do the same job - maybe even better. The only reason to send a man onboard would be the "sense of adventure"
Man on the surface of the moon 1970
A careful estimate says that man can land on the moon only in the year 1970 or maybe a few years later. Then we might figure out many of the mysteries surrounding the moon; is it a part of earth that came off, what is in the lunar craters? etc.
Venus and Mars 1980
No time estimations of interplanetary travel have been made, but it can be said, that these travels may begin in about 10 years after the first manned lunar landing. Then it would be possible to utilize all the technological advancements for these travels. Then the only limiting factor would be time and... money.
Kind of chilling how right they got it.
