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The competition between the US and the Soviet Union in the space race from "summary" of Ignition! by John Drury Clark
The fierce rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union in the realm of space exploration is a tale as old as the stars themselves. Both nations were determined to demonstrate their technological prowess and supremacy by reaching new heights - quite literally. The Space Race, as it came to be known, was a competition that captivated the world. The stakes were high, with each side striving to outdo the other in a demonstration of scientific and engineering prowess. The Soviet Union took an early lead with the launch of Sputnik, the world's first artificial satellite, in 1957. This event sent shockwaves through the United States, prompting a renewed sense of urgency and determination to catch up and surpass their communist rivals. The Americans responded with the creation of NASA and the ambitious goal of landing a man on the moon before the end of the 1960s. This goal seemed audacious at the time, but the United States was willing to throw everything they had into...
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