How the Space Race Worked

Stuff You Should Know

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Society & Culture

4.6 • 79.3K Ratings

🗓️ 5 June 2014

⏱️ 60 minutes

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Summary

In the 1950s and 60s, the United States and the Soviet Union battled it out to see who would dominate the race for outer space. The Soviets got out to an early lead, but the U.S. would ultimately win. Learn all about the Space Race in this week's episode.

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