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Book Review - "The First Space Race"Before Apollo, there was Sputnik; and the events leading to the first satellites were no less dramatic than the race to land on the Moon. This fascinating account captures the world's first space race which ignited humanity's expansion into space.- First in SpaceThe space race began October 4, 1957 when the Soviet Union launched their satellite, Sputnik. This ignited the race to technological superiority which led to the creation of NASA and further more the US victory of being the first to set foot on the moon.
- The Future of NASA and America's Space Race Lead Should Not Face PerilHumanity's pursuit of space exploration should be considered a vital purpose and should never take a back seat to other scientific endeavors.
- The Space RaceA large outline of the race between the countries to put a man on the moon.
- The Space Race Continues with Mercury and GeminiAmerica was challenged to develop a space program after the Russians launched the communications satellite named Sputnik in 1957. The first two phases of project were called Mercury and Gemini.
- The Challenge of Sputnik Leads to the Space RaceWhen Russia was challenging America's supremacy both on land and in space, President John F. Kennedy gave Americans the resolve to conquer what he called the New Frontier - space.
- Who Will Win the 21st Century Space Race to the Moon?This article looks at the different countries planning on exploring the moon over the next 25 years and which country will get there first.
- Cold War Space Race: US vs USSRIn this paper, the meaning of the Space Race and its accomplishments will be explored and discussed within the context of the Cold War and beyond.
Book Review: Space Race: The Epic Battle Between America and the Soviet Union for Dominion of SpaceBiographies of Wernher von Braun and Sergei Korolov are the launching pad of an analysis of the colossal rocket duel waged between the United States and the Soviet Union in the book "Space Race" written by BBC producer Deborah Cadbury.
As the New Space Race Lifts Off, Who Will Be Left in the Dust?The standard for civilian space travel restricts the FAA from regulating amateur space travel until a fatal tragedy occurs. President Bush signed this document in 2004. The reality of space travel arrives with the Virgin Galactic space port in NM.
The April Conspiracy: How America was Fooled About How the Moon Race EndedA soon to be published book entitled "The April Conspiracy: How America was Fooled About How the Moon Race Ended" has an explosive revelation that answers a question that has haunted space enthusiasts ever since the end of the Apollo program.- Did You Know This About Space?Space Facts....
- Humankind's Fascination for SpaceThe article briefly tries to enumerate the reasons behind the human obsession with space.
40 Years Ago, We Went to the MoonOn July 16, 1969, Apollo 11 lifted off and headed to the moon. Could we do it today?- Apollo 11: Winning the Space RaceOn July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first men to set foot on the surface of the moon, answering the challenge set forth by President John F. Kennedy in 1961.
- My Birth YearPoem I wrote back in High School in the 80's.
- Impact of the First Man on the MoonA look at the impact of the first man on the moon.
- Command of the CosmosThis article explains how NASA and the United States military work together to control our skies.
Mission: SPACE is a Simple yet Challenging Online GameAlthough this game may not be one giant leap for mankind, Mission: SPACE Race is a fantastic game. Mission SPACE Race is directly based on the Mission: SPACE ride at Disney's Epcot Center at Walt Disney World.- Collecting Space ToysJapan's toy industry produced millions of cheap metal and plastic space toys during the 1950s and 1960s. Today these items are highly collectable and can command serious prices.
