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The Soviets take a dramatic lead in the Space Race...
The Soviets take a dramatic lead in the Space Race...
Item # 690522
September 14, 1959
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, September 14, 1959
* Luna 2 - Soviet spacecraft
* 1st to reach the Moon
* Russia takes "space race" lead
The banner headline is a sobering one for American scientists as it shows the Soviets are very much ahead in the space race: "RUSS LAUNCH ROCKET IN TRY TO HIT MOON" with subhead and related illustration. (see)
Complete 1st section only with 8 pages, great condition and nice for display.
Category: The 20th Century