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Start of the Space Race
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Space historian Jay Gallentine tells Don how World War 2 weapons paved the way for space rockets, igniting a space race between the USA and the USSR that would see the first projectiles, satellites and people leave Earth’s atmosphere. Produced by Benjie Guy. Mixed by Aidan Lonergan. Senior Producer: Charlotte Long. For more History Hit content, subscribe to our newsletters here . If you'd like to learn even more, we have hundreds of history documentaries, ad-free podcasts, and audiobooks at History Hit - subscribe today ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.