Space exploration has significantly influenced technology, international relations, and our understanding of the universe. This analysis highlights key moments in space exploration and their extensive effects on humanity. Sputnik and the Dawn of the Space Age In 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite. This event marked the beginning of the space age and intensified the Cold War competition between the United States and the Soviet Union. In response, the U.S. accelerated its space program, establishing NASA in 1958. The Apollo Moon Landing The 1969 Apollo 11 mission, during which Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked…
