Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
The Space Race was the ultimate Cold War showdown, born from the remnants of WW2 and the race to capture Nazi V2 rocket technology and scientist Wernher von Braun. This documentary details the rivalry between Von Braun and his Soviet counterpart, Sergey Korolev. From the shock of Sputnik and the US's humiliating launch failures to the triumph of the Saturn 5 and the Apollo 11 Moon landing in 1969, witness the incredible true story of how two superpowers risked everything to conquer space.
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The Space Race was the ultimate Cold War showdown, born from the remnants of WW2 and the race to capture Nazi V2 rocket technology and scientist Wernher von Braun. This documentary details the rivalry between Von Braun and his Soviet counterpart, Sergey Korolev. From the shock of Sputnik and the US's humiliating launch failures to the triumph of the Saturn 5 and the Apollo 11 Moon landing in 1969, witness the incredible true story of how two superpowers risked everything to conquer space.
Do you love uncovering the past, exploring historic sites, and venturing to distant lands? Join History Hit today and stream hundreds of exclusive documentaries, with new releases every week. Plus, enjoy ad-free access to our podcast network for even more history every week.
Head over to bit.ly/45CPh5u to embark on your journey through history!
This channel is part of the Little Dot Studios Network. Any queries, please contact owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com
