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Cosmic Perspectives from Amid the Stars:
Astronomy Blog
The Race For Space - Who Won the Space Race?
The Space Race was the Cold War competition between the United States and the Soviet Union to achieve superior space travel technology, which eventually culminated in the first manned Moon landing and potentially contributed to the collapse of the Soviet Union. Even today, our space programs are built upon the base established during the period. But why was the Space Race so important to both nations, and who ended up winning it?
Brandon Holloman
Mar 95 min read
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