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How the U.S. and the Soviet Union Made Unsuccessful Attempts to Collaborate During the Space Race
National Archives and Records Administration The space race between the United States and the Soviet Union stepped up a gear ...
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June 16, Valentina Tereshkova becomes first woman in space
On June 16, 1963, the world’s first female space traveler, Valentina Tereshkova, 26, was launched into orbit by the Soviet ...
Before Shubhanshu Shukla lifts off, the story of Rakesh Sharma: the first Indian to go to space
IAF officer Shubhanshu Shukla on Wednesday will become only the second Indian to travel to space after Rakesh Sharma, who did ...
The Pioneer on MSN10d
Extremely Fortunate To Be Part Of Space Mission: Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Ahead Of Tuesday Launch
Shukla, who goes by the nickname 'Shux', will be the second Indian to travel to space, 41 years after his idol Rakesh Sharma ...
Before humans, these 8 animals travelled to space
Long before mankind made its journey beyond Earth, several animals were sent into space as early explorers. Creatures like flies, monkeys, and dogs, helped scientists gather vital information, laying ...
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Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla set to become second Indian in space
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla stands on the cusp of history as he prepares to set off on a space odyssey, marking ...