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Ready, Set - The Space Race Begins |
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Ready, Set - The Space Race Begins
By Jane Runyon |
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1 For thousands of years, man has looked out into the sky in wonder. What was out there beyond their home? Were there warriors out there who had died bravely in battle? Were there dragons and monsters? What were the stars made of? How hot is the sun? Is there life on other planets? Who is the man in the moon? It wasn't until the mid 1950's that scientists developed the technology needed to explore the mysteries of space.