How America Went From Dead Last in the Space Race to First on the Moon
Jul 16, 2025
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On this episode of Our American Stories, before Neil Armstrong ever took that famous first step, the Apollo program was a long shot fueled by ambition, sacrifice, and belief in the American spirit. Space historian Steve Kates, known to many as Dr. Sky, takes us behind the scenes of America’s race to the Moon, sharing the near misses, quiet heroics, and moments the world never saw.
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