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1960s: Defining Space Race Decade
- The 1960s were pivotal for the space race, with both the USA and USSR striving to pioneer moon landing technology.
- Landing a crew on the moon required advanced technology far beyond achieving Earth orbit or sending satellites.
Rival Rocket Visionaries
- Werner von Braun and Sergei Korolev were rival rocket scientists driving U.S. and Soviet lunar ambitions.
- Both saw reaching the moon first as key to establishing future space dominance in the Cold War.
Choosing Lunar Orbit Rendezvous
- Lunar Orbit Rendezvous was selected for the moon mission over direct landing or Earth orbit assembly.
- This modular spacecraft concept split the mission into orbiting and landing components to manage complexity and timelines.