The Space Race was so much more than simple Cold War optics that the launch of Sputnik was referred to as "a technological Pearl Harbor" against the United States. It ended with newspaper headlines about Apollo 11 that read "The Moon Is Red, White and Blue." Take one small step for man and see a giant leap for geopolitics. Presented by Vejas Gabriel Liulevicius Learn more about Apollo 11 at www.TheGreatCoursesPlus.com 0:00 The Moon Landings 50th Anniversary Sparks Questions 0:49 Three Primary Questions Reveal the Significance 1:23 The 1969 Landing Has Everything to Do With Geopolitics 2:19 Global Supremacy Hinges on the Space Race 3:05 Soviet Union Sparks US Outrage with Sputnik Satellite 4:37 Soviet Luna 2 Marks Moon Territory with Medallions 6:14 Apollo Program Officially Primes US for Technocracy 8:50 Moon Landing and Cold War End Hype for Space Race 9:18 US Space Force Insinuates a New Space Race 10:14 Private Enterprise Drives Space Exploration 11:17 China´s Space Exploits Spark an Asian Space Race 14:19 Moon Landing Portends Future for Further Exploration ------------------------------------------- The Great Courses is the global leader in lifelong learning and our video-on-demand service The Great Courses Plus gives you unlimited, uninterrupted access to a world of learning anytime and anywhere you want it. With courses on thousands of topics, you are sure to find something that will ignite your curiosity and invigorate your passion for learning. Enjoy a curated sampling of our full catalog of content by subscribing to our YouTube channel. We add new history, science, and math videos every week. ------------------------------------------- Read articles from the smartest experts in their fields: www.Thegreatcoursesdaily.com Find us on all our social channels: -Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheGreatCourses -Twitter: twitter.com/thegreatcourses​ -Instagram: www.instagram.com/thegreatcourses ------------------------------------------- #SpaceRace #Apollo11 #RedWhiteandLunar

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