Space Race Hour 6

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  • Launch of Sputnik I

    Launch of Sputnik I

    Launch of Sputnik IThe launch of Sputnik I spurred the US to launch its
    own satellites and begin space exploration in earnest. It
    also marked the beginning of the competition between
    the US and the USSR to have dominance in space.
  • President Kennedy challengesthe nation to reach the moon before the end of the decade.

    President Kennedy challengesthe nation to reach the moon before the end of the decade.

    President Kennedy challenges nation to reach the moon before the end of the decadePresident Kennedy's challenge was important because
    it set a lofty goal for the U.S. space program and paved
    the way for legislation that would provide funding for
    the space program.