Race to the Moon

This lecture covers the intense competition between the United States and the Soviet Union to achieve milestones in space exploration, focusing on the Apollo program that culminated in the first human landing on the Moon. The instructor details the challenges faced, the technological advancements made, and the political significance of the Apollo missions, contrasting them with the Soviet space efforts. From President Kennedy's ambitious declaration to the successful Apollo 17 mission, the lecture provides a comprehensive overview of the space race era, highlighting key missions, astronauts, and scientific achievements.