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Astrospies: An elite corps of secret U.S. astronauts is trained to gather intelligence on the Soviets during the Cold War.
Secret Astronauts

Secret Astronauts
Meet eight astronauts from the Manned Orbiting Laboratory program.

The Race Today

The Race Today
Historian Asif Siddiqi discusses the space programs of China, India, and other new players, and their impact.

Space Race Time Line

Space Race
Time Line

Examine turning points in the heated competition between the U.S. and USSR to dominate space.

Spy Photos

Spy Photos
A surveillance-image specialist examines photos of Iraq, North Korea, and other political hotspots.

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