How the CIA “hijacked” Soviet lunar probes during the space race

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The space race between the United States and the former Soviet Union was in full swing in the late 1950s, into the 1960s. Bilateral competition has created more opportunities NASAdetermination to carry out President John Kennedy’s man-on-the-moon proclamation. Relations between the United States and the Soviet Union were undoubtedly negative, the most intense competition fueled … Read more

Lunar celebrations, a lunar film and even a full moon to mark the 55th anniversary of the Apollo 11 landing

Lunar celebrations, a lunar film and even a full moon to mark the 55th anniversary of the Apollo 11 landing

Cosmos is offering a full moon for the 55th anniversary of the first moon landing this week, and many other events honor Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin’s giant leap. Aldrin, 94, the last surviving member of the Apollo 11 crew, gave a keynote address at the San Diego Air and Space Museum on Saturday night. … Read more