The space race between the United States and the Soviet Union intensifies from "summary" of A Man on the Moon by Andrew Chaikin
The rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union in space exploration reached new heights during the 1960s. Both countries were determined to demonstrate their technological and scientific prowess to the world. The Soviet Union made the first significant move by launching the first artificial satellite, Sputnik, in 1957. This event shocked the American public and ignited a sense of urgency in the U. S. government. In response, the United States ramped up its efforts to catch up with the Soviet Union in the space race. NASA was established in 1958, with the goal of sending a man to the moon before the end of the decade. The Apollo program was born out of this ambition, aiming to achieve the seemingly impossible feat of landing a man on the moon and bringing him back safely to Earth. As NASA worked tirelessly towards this goal, the Soviet Union continued to make significant advancements in space exploration. They sent the first human, Yuri Gagarin, into space in 1961. This milestone only fueled the United States' determination to outdo their Cold War rival. The space race became a symbol of the ideo...
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