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The Space Race (Russian: Космическая гонка [kɐsˈmʲit͡ɕɪskəjə ˈɡonkə]) was a 20th-century competition between two Cold War rivals, the United States and the Soviet Union, to achieve superior spaceflight capability.
Feb 22, 2010 · Learn how the U.S. and the Soviet Union competed in space exploration during the Cold War, from the launch of Sputnik to the moon landings. Explore the causes, events and achievements of the space race with photos and videos.
Aug 23, 2023 · Learn how the Space Race started as an arms race between the U.S. and the Soviet Union, and how it became a race to the Moon after President Kennedy's challenge. Explore the milestones, challenges, and outcomes of the Space Race, from Sputnik to Apollo.
Mar 6, 2023 · Learn how the Cold War between the US and the Soviet Union sparked a competition for space supremacy, from the first satellite to the first Moon landing. Explore the stories, technologies, and achievements of the Space Race and its legacy.
Learn about the major milestones of the space race between the U.S. and the U.S.S.R. from 1957 to 1969, including the first satellites, animals, humans, and Moon missions. See the infographic and the descriptions of each event.
Feb 20, 2021 · Learn about the key events and achievements that shaped the 20th Century competition between the US and the USSR for space supremacy. Explore the milestones from Sputnik 1 to Apollo 11 and beyond.