S1E2-The Cold War in Full Force and America Catching Up

This very first eight-episode series is about the history of human space flight, the birth of the US commercial space industry, and the rise of SpaceX.In this episode, we delve into the intense competition of the Cold War, a significant aspect of which was the space race. We'll explore the selection and training processes of American astronauts and Soviet cosmonauts, as well as the secrecy and political maneuvering that led to Yuri Gagarin's historic flight.(This episode is based on selections and summaries of Chapter 2 from One Giant Leap by Charles Fishman and Chapters 6-8, 22 from Beyond - The Astonishing Story of the First Human to Leave Our Planet and Journey into Space by Stephen Walker. For any feedback, please contact: [email protected])00:10 Episode Intro 00:55 Geopolitical Background of Gagarin’s Flight 02:15 Nuclear Arms Race 08:36 Ballistic Missiles & Wernher von Braun 16:34 Sputnik & Lagging Behind 23:56 NASA Creation & Mercury Seven 30:50 Team Soviet - Vanguard Six 39:20 Sergei Korolev 51:37 The Chosen One About this PodcastWelcome to Curiosity Curated, my experimental podcast project, where I share intriguing stories from my reading. I’m an avid reader and enjoy reading. I started this personal project to explore a new aspect of this hobby by sharing it. The project itself and the content I aim to share are curiosity-driven and, in some sense, open-ended.So bear with me as I embark on this journey. Please feel free to reach out with any feedback on how I can improve. Thanks for your patience and listening.前往小宇宙评论区与主播互动