Soviet Test Moon Sparks Global Space Race Debate
New York AP reports a Soviet test moon weighing 184 pounds circling Earth at 560 miles altitude, signaling progress in IGY space research. Analysts note rockets use booster stages and precise velocity to escape gravity, with Russia keeping plans confidential while the United States weighs implications for science and national prestige.
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