Lesson 27 of 84 · History
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The Space Race was a competition between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War to achieve significant milestones in space exploration.
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The Space Race was a competition between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War to achieve significant milestones in space exploration. It began when the Soviet Union launched Sputnik, the first artificial satellite, in 1957. This event shocked many in the U.S. and led to increased efforts to explore space. Eventually, in 1969, the United States landed astronauts on the moon with the Apollo 11 mission, marking a major victory in the Space Race.
Key Facts
The Space Race started with the launch of Sputnik in 1957.
The U.S. landed on the moon in 1969 with Apollo 11.
The Space Race was part of the Cold War rivalry.
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