  guytwo
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The early years of the space race are recalled, including the Soviet launch of the Sputnik I satellite on Oct. 4, 1957; the failed U.S. attempt to launch a satellite eight weeks later; and the contributions to the American space program by Wernher von Braun, who had led Nazi Germany's rocket program. Also: comments from the National Air and Space Museum's Roger Launius and Michael Neufeld; and National Reconnaissance Office historian emeritus R. Cargill Hall.
A very interesting look at the early space programs of the US and Russia. I still remember the shock and fear when Sputnick was launched. The behind the scenes look at what is now MSFC was fun since I worked at NASA's MSFC for many years as a draftsman for an A&E (architectural / engineering) firm.
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