This document summarizes the space race between the United States and Soviet Union from the 1950s through the 1970s. It discusses key events like the launch of Sputnik, the formation of NASA, first humans in space by each country, and manned missions to the moon. It also covers unmanned space probes and future plans for space exploration.

1. Race to Space! U.S. vs. Soviet Union NSF North Mississippi GK-8

6. First Human in Space NSF North Mississippi GK-8 Yuri and his spacecraft, Vostok 1 On April 12, 1961, the Soviets succeeded in launching the first human into space, Yuri Gagarin, and returning him safely to Earth

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