How America Won the Space Race
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In July 1969, the crew of the Apollo 11 was preparing for the United States' first attempt of landing men on the moon. In just 9 years, the country has gone from Space amateur to technological hyperpower. This is a story of how the Cold War paranoia and an incredible expenditure paid off.
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