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Space Race, 1958 Launching America's Era of Space Exploration
Space Race, 1958 Launching America's Era of Space Exploration

Only months after the news of the Soviet Union’s first satellite launch Eisenhower put the first US Satellite into orbit, setting in motion the unprecedented feats NASA continues to achieve today.

Artifact Information

Date Created:

June 7, 2016

Created By:

Eisenhower Memorial Commission

Primary Source Type:
video
Original or Replica:
Combination
Time Frame:
Presidency
Program:
Space Race
Collection:
Eisenhower Memorial Commission