Listen "Space Oddity: The Sputnik Panic and the Space Race"
Episode Synopsis
Though allies during World War Two, the United States and Soviet Union quickly became bitter rivals following the conflict. As the two powers fought for scientific and technological dominance, it wasn't long before both nations began eyeing space with its myriad of possibilities. Thus began the infamous "Space Race" between America and Russia but who, ultimately, would get there first? And what were the consequences of said victory? Tune in this week to find out all about it!
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