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1959-1961. Both the Americans and Soviets are planning manned space flight, and we see both sides preparing to do so with the development of the Vostok programme (Russia) and Project Mercury (USA). After difficulties and failures on both sides, the Soviets succeed in putting Yuri Gagarin into space first, with the Americans putting Alan Shepard up shortly afterwards.
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- verified Status: Ended
- person By: Unknown
- calendar_month Release Date: 2005-09-28
- video_camera_front Companies Mediapro Studios, BBC, Channel One, National Geographic, NDR International
- tag Season: Season 1
- timer Episode Runtime: 60 Mins
- star Rating: 8 / 10
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