1957–1969
The Cold War extended beyond Earth's surface into the vastness of space.
In 1957, the Soviet Union stunned the world by launching Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite, igniting the Space Race.
The United States responded with determination, creating NASA and investing heavily in space technology.
Figures like John F. Kennedy inspired a nation with the bold goal of landing a man on the Moon.
On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong's historic first step on the lunar surface marked a triumphant victory for the United States.
The Space Race symbolized not only technological competition but also ideological rivalry and human aspiration.
It opened new frontiers, forever changing science, politics, and our view of humanity's place in the universe.