Geography Is Everything Geography Is The Cold War Space Race: Shoot For The Moon (Part 1)
Jul 26, 2023
The podcast explores the fascinating geography of the original space race between the US and Soviet Union during the Cold War. They highlight the significant milestones, political implications, and technological advancements of this era. The episode also discusses the post-World War II geopolitics of space travel and sets the stage for the modern space race exploration in part 2.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Significance of NASA in Popular Culture and the Space Race
01:44 • 9min
History of Rocket Propulsion and Early Space Exploration
10:34 • 13min
Post-World War II Geopolitics of Space Travel and the Race to Space Dominance
23:33 • 4min
The Cold War Space Race
28:02 • 13min
Gods of War and Space Pioneers
40:49 • 5min
Historical Significance of the First Spacewalk and the Apollo Program
45:27 • 17min
Exploring the Legacy of the Original Space Race and Teasing the Modern Space Race
01:02:21 • 4min