Exploration has been a large part of human history. In the mid 1900s, humans developed technology which made the exploration of space possible. Which countries were the world leaders in space exploration throughout the 1960s?

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Exploration has been a large part of human history. In the mid 1900’s, humans developed technology which made the exploration of space possible. Which countries were the world leaders in space exploration throughout the 1960’s?

A	United States and Soviet Union
B	United States and China
C	Japan and Soviet Union
D	Germany and United States

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -On Oct. 4, 1957, the Soviets launched the first artificial satellite, Sputnik 1, into space. Four years later on April 12, 1961, Russian Lt. Yuri Gagarin became the first human to orbit Earth in Vostok 1.

Detailed explanation-2: -Apollo 11 crew members Neil Armstrong and Edwin (“Buzz”) Aldrin made the first lunar landing on July 20, 1969.

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