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It really had nothing to do with the moon or exploration at the very heart. At the time the US and the USSR were embroiled in the cold war,with each side trying to prove that their technology and missiles were superior. The result of this "competition" eventually became a race to the moon. So as a direct answer, they were racing in order to prove which side had the best technology/military.
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When did russia send there spacecraft to the moon?
after the US
Why did the us want to go to the moon first?
The US wanted to go to the moon first as part of the space race with the Soviet Union during the Cold War. It was seen as a demonstration of technological and scientific superiority, as well as a way to showcase military capabilities. The accomplishment also provided political and national prestige for the US.
Has Russia been to the moon?
No, Russia has not landed humans on the moon. The Soviet Union, which was the precursor to Russia, launched several unmanned lunar missions, but did not achieve a manned moon landing like the United States.
Who were the first to land on the moon the Russia or US?
Russia was the first country to land an unmanned spacecraft on the moon. The United States provided the first man on the moon.
Who was racing into space?
During the Space Race era, countries like the United States and the Soviet Union were the major competitors racing into space to achieve milestones in space exploration including launching satellites, sending humans to space, and landing on the moon.
Why the heck was the US racing Russia to the moon?
Russia and US wanted to show who is better in technologies and the best way was to reach the moon.
What country was Niel Armstrong racing to get to the moon?
russia
Which country where we racing with to put someone on the moon when?
Russia vs America 1960
When did russia send there spacecraft to the moon?
after the US
Why did the us want to go to the moon first?
The US wanted to go to the moon first as part of the space race with the Soviet Union during the Cold War. It was seen as a demonstration of technological and scientific superiority, as well as a way to showcase military capabilities. The accomplishment also provided political and national prestige for the US.
Why was the US racing Russia to the moon?
It was a matter of national prestige and ideology. However there were several benefits from the 'competition'. Such as in new manufacturing and materials. Overall of far more economic importance than the actual landings.
What is the duration of Racing with the Moon?
The duration of Racing with the Moon is 1.8 hours.
When was Racing with the Moon created?
Racing with the Moon was created on 1984-03-23.
Did russia landon the moon before the US?
The US is the only nation to have set foot on the moon, all conspiracy theories aside.
Has Russia been to the moon?
No, Russia has not landed humans on the moon. The Soviet Union, which was the precursor to Russia, launched several unmanned lunar missions, but did not achieve a manned moon landing like the United States.
Why was the U.S. racing Russia to the moon?
US still uses Soviet, note that: not Russian, but Soviet engines that were created for Soviet Moon programm as the engines to come to the Space. Moon run was too expensive for Cold War. We already launched the First Satellite, animal, human man, female and man in the opened Space before.
Was the US the first country to get to outer-space?
No Russia was, but we America was first to get on the moon.
