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America and Russia entered into a space race as part of the Cold War that followed World War II. It was a matter of national pride for the two countries.
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Where did they have to race in the space race?
The space race took place in the mid 60's, and was America, verses the russians, to be the first to get to the moon.
Why did scientist feel the need to go to the moon?
to beat the russians and or CCCP/USSR in the space race to prove america
Why did America send men to the moon?
They wanted to get there before the Russians did.
About the space race?
America and the Soviet Union were in a race to the moon.
Why is Apollo 11 important?
It is important as man walked on the moon and then returned safely to earth. It also showed the Russians were beaten in the moon race.
How did the race to the moon start?
The Russians launched Sputnick in to Earth orbit. Then, they put Yuri Gargarin into Earth orbit.
When did Russia and America compete in a race to the moon?
The Space Race lasted from Sputnik's launch in 1957 to the Moon Landing in 1969.
Were the Russians the first to get a human on the moon?
The Russians have yet to land on the moon.
Who won the 1964 race to the moon?
The USA won the race to the moon on July 20, 1969 when Apollo 11 landed on the moon. The Russians began the race when Sputnik was launched on October 4, 1957. The Apollo 11 had abord 2 men who were Neil Armstrong and some other guy but neil was the first to land and step on the moon.
What was the space race about?
to see who could get to the moon first Germany or America : )
Which two countries were involved in the race to the moon?
The United States and the Soviet Union were the main countries involved in the race to the moon during the Space Race era of the 1960s.
Did Americans walk on the moon?
Yes, Americans did walk on the moon, before the Russians too. There was a small battle between America and Russia, it wasn't a real battle, but it was a race to see who could get on the moon first, and the Americans got there first! The first person to walk on the moon was Neil Armstrong, and he said "One small step for man, one giant step for mankind."
