Geography Is The Cold War Space Race: Shoot For The Moon (Part 1)
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The Cold War Space Race
The chapter delves into the Cold War context where the space race unfolded, starting with the Soviet Union's groundbreaking launch of Sputnik in 1957. It highlights the significance of this event in igniting a new era of space competition and exploration. The discussion also covers the political and technological implications of key milestones like sending animals into space and the subsequent establishment of NASA.
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