Book of the Week - Red Moon Rising
Matthew Brzezinski's story of Sputnik and the rivalries that ignited the space age
Book of the Week - Red Moon Rising - America's Response
Red Moon Rising: Matthew Brzezinski's story of Sputnik and the start of the space age. 5/5: America's Response. Cold War tension increases after the successful launch.
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Book of the Week - Red Moon Rising - Khrushchev's Secret Visit
Red Moon Rising: Matthew Brzezinski's story of Sputnik and the start of the space age. 1/5: Khrushchev's Secret Visit. The USSR is determined to build a long-range missile.
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Book of the Week - Red Moon Rising - Tension and Pressure
Red Moon Rising: Matthew Brzezinski's story of Sputnik and the start of the space age. 2/5: Tension and Pressure. Pressure is brought to bear on the scientists to meet deadlines.
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Book of the Week - Red Moon Rising - The Launch of Sputnik
Red Moon Rising: Matthew Brzezinski's story of Sputnik and the start of the space age. 4/5: The Launch of Sputnik. The world's first man-made satellite goes into orbit.
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Book of the Week - Red Moon Rising - Trials and Errors
Red Moon Rising: Matthew Brzezinski's story of Sputnik and the start of the space age. 3/5: Trials and Errors. As rivalries simmer, pressure increases on Khrushchev's pet designer.
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