Svemirska utrka

“Svemirska utrka” translates to “Space Race,” which refers to the competition between nations, particularly the United States and the Soviet Union, during the Cold War to achieve significant milestones in space exploration. This rivalry peaked in the 1960s with events such as the launch of the first artificial satellite, Sputnik, by the USSR in 1957, and the Apollo 11 mission that landed the first humans on the Moon in 1969. The Space Race was driven by political, scientific, and military interests, aiming to demonstrate technological superiority and advance national prestige. It had profound implications for technology, international relations, and the overall understanding of space and its exploration.