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Soviets Push Space Program as Sign of National Power
In 1979 the Soviet space effort gained momentum with record manned flights and an expanding unmanned program. Russian cosmonauts count vastly more space hours than the U.S., focus on military and scientific aims, and pursue plans for space stations and potential interplanetary missions. Experts note ongoing development of next generation crafts and possible reusable spacecraft, while the U.S. relies on the Space Shuttle program to regain leadership amid budget pressures.
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Howard Benedict Washington
United States
Sputnik
America
Moon
Skylab
Earth
Salyut 6 Space Station
Pentagon
Thomas P Stafford
Air Force
Congress
Stafford
U.S
Salyuts
Russia
Charles
Sheldon iI
Library of Congress
Sheldon