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Air Travel and The Space Race

In this Inspire Learning post you can find out about the 'Space Race' and the battle between USA and Russia

Who won the space race? - Jeff SteersOn October 4, 1957, the Soviet Union launched the satellite Sputnik and, with it, an international space race. The United States and the Soviet Union rushed to declare dominance of space for 18 years, until the two countries agreed to a more collaborative model. The real winner? Science. Jeff Steers describes the history -- and the benefits -- of the space race.

11 must-see space movies for anyone serious about space - SpaceNewsTo help commemorate the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11, SpaceNews asked readers to weigh in on the must-see realistic space movies for anyone serious about space. Grab the popcorn and let the countdown begin.

SpaceXSpaceX designs, manufactures and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft.

10 Facts about Space! | National Geographic KidsDiscover ten fascinating facts about space here at Nat Geo Kids. How big is the sun? What are comets made of? Find out the answers to these and more!

Could we survive prolonged space travel? - Lisa NipProlonged space travel plays a severe toll on the human body: microgravity impairs muscle and bone growth, and high doses of radiation cause irreversible mutations. As we seriously consider the human species becoming space-faring, a big question stands: even if we do break free from Earth’s orbit, can we adapt to the extreme environments of space? Lisa Nip examines our odds.

Apollo 13 in Real TimeA real-time interactive journey through the third lunar landing attempt. Relive every moment as it occurred in 1970.

NASA Kids' ClubNASA.gov brings you the latest images, videos and news from America's space agency. Get the latest updates on NASA missions, watch NASA TV live, and learn about our quest to reveal the unknown and benefit all humankind.

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