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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 # 704272
September 14, 1959
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., September 14, 1959
* Luna 2 - Soviet spacecraft
* 1st to reach the Moon
* Russia takes "space race" lead
The front page headline is a sobering one for American scientists as it shows the Soviets are very much ahead in the space race: "SOVIET ROCKET HITS MOON" with subhead and related illustration. (see images)
Complete with 22 pages, tiny binding holes along the spine, nice condition.
Category: The 20th Century
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