Sputnik/Explorer I: The Race to Conquer Space (Milestones in American History)
Description
The cold war served as the backdrop of the competition to find out which superpower - the United States or the Soviet Union - could reach outer space first. On October 4, 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik I, and the space race was officially on. Featuring images, this work presents a description of the unforgettable time in modern history. - from Amzon
ISBN(s)
9780791093573
