Video - Space Race Showdown: USA vs USSR

Did you know that during the Space Race between the USA and the USSR, both countries went to extreme lengths to outdo each other? The USSR launched the first artificial satellite, Sputnik, in 1957, sparking fear in the US. In response, the US landed the first man on the moon in 1969, with Neil Armstrong famously declaring, "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." The competition pushed technological advancements in space exploration, leading to the International Space Station we have today. Who do you think won the Space Race? Let us know in the comments!