Feb 20, 2021 · The space race between the United States (US) and the Soviet Union (USSR) was a remarkable time in history with many far-reaching achievements in science, space exploration, and …

The new space race: a high-stakes competition of politics and power Competition between the USA, China and Russia will have consequences for all of us here on Earth. But how is this 21st century …

Search results showing 15 results for “space race” Story topic Space race timeline Explore and learn about the key events and achievements that shaped almost twenty years of competition between the …

Space Race timeline Apollo 17 was the only Apollo mission not to carry any astronauts who had previously been test pilots. After the cancellation of Apollo 18, the Apollo mission that Schmitt had …

What is the new space race? Space is now, more than ever, becoming an extension of the geography of Earth: humans are taking our nation states, our corporations, our history, politics and conflicts way …

Follow the timeline of discovering Antarctica and the 'race' to the South Pole, from first sighting through to Scott, Amundsen, Shackleton and more. To find out more about the past, present and future of …

One concept involves building an orbital space station first before establishing any regular human presence on Mars. This could reduce the risks involved in getting crews onto and off the planet, at …

Wrap up warm and take a journey to the icy ends of the earth. From attempts to find the North-West Passage in the Arctic Circle to the race to reach the South Pole, discover the history, triumph, …

NASA's long-term goals are even more ambitious: using the technology and research developed during the Artemis flights, the space agency intends to launch a future crewed mission to Mars. This 'Moon …

Tours and talks at the Royal Observatory Delve deeper into the history of time, space and navigation with talks and tours at the Royal Observatory