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Space race timeline - Royal Museums Greenwich
The space race was a 20th Century struggle between two nation-states, the Soviet Union (USSR) and the United States (US). The pursuit for both was the domination of space flight technologies. The competition began on 2 August 1955, when the Soviet Union responded to the US announcement of their similar intent to launch artificial satellites. The space race has its origins in the nuclear arms ...
The New Space Race | Power & Politics in 21st Century
What is the new space race? Space is now, more than ever, becoming an extension of the geography of Earth: humans are taking our nation states, our corporations, our history, politics and conflicts way up above us. The Cold War space race was all about getting up and out; now we’re claiming what’s there. And as more countries become spacefaring nations, history suggests there will be ...
Space and astronomy - Royal Museums Greenwich
The new space race: a high-stakes competition of politics and power Competition between the USA, China and Russia will have consequences for all of us here on Earth. But how is this 21st century space race different to the last one?
Moon landing conspiracy theories, debunked - Royal Museums Greenwich
More space to explore Sign up to our space newsletter and receive monthly astronomy guides, news and events from Royal Museums Greenwich, including expert insight from Royal Observatory astronomers.
Apollo 11 crew - Royal Museums Greenwich
Apollo 11 Moon landing The landing of Apollo 11 was not only the culmination of the Space Race, but of years worth of technical and scientific planning and design. The Apollo 9 and 10 missions also took place in 1969 and were integral to the success of the Moon landing.
Why did we stop going to the Moon? - Royal Museums Greenwich
Space Race timeline Apollo 17 was the only Apollo mission not to carry any astronauts who had previously been test pilots. After the cancellation of Apollo 18, the Apollo mission that Schmitt had originally intended to go on, the scientific community lobbied that he be put onto Apollo 17.
What was the first animal in space? | Royal Museums Greenwich
Since the very beginning of space exploration, animals have been used in space programmes. Find out what pioneering animals travelled in space, and which was the first to orbit the Earth. What was the first animal in space?
Space-themed gallery ‘Astronomers Take Over’ to open at the National ...
Includes a Planetarium, with live astronomer presented shows, and a science learning space. A chance for visitors to meet and chat to real astronomers and ask all their space questions. Other programming throughout the year includes science theatre and astronomy events. Opening 27 March 2026, Astronomers Take Over, is a new temporary gallery at the National Maritime Museum. This playful hands ...
Astronomers Take Over | National Maritime Museum Greenwich
There's a brand-new, interactive space-themed adventure, open at the National Maritime Museum. Astronomers Take Over is a multi-zone, family-friendly experience, perfect for little ones and anyone with a love for all things space! Meet real astronomers, try your hand at landing a Mars rover, use a starlight splitter and step inside an awe-inspiring ‘galaxy box’ to find out just how amazing ...
Astronomy calendar 2026 | Royal Observatory Greenwich
The new space race: a high-stakes competition of politics and power Competition between the USA, China and Russia will have consequences for all of us here on Earth. But how is this 21st century space race different to the last one?
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