While America was screening test flight pilots from the air force to see who would be the first American in space, America was not able to accomplish this feat, only experienced pilots that can endear the forces of launching a rocket. ... When America was just starting their own space program Russia was well into theirs. It was humiliating to America that her long time foe, Russia was ahead in technology. America later stepped up, and became a worthy adversary to Russia. ... America has launched numerous ...

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