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Here are some other WildAC videos you might like --
» What's the ULTIMATE FATE of HALLEY'S COMET? -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsGvy4vVpi4
» The Official US NUCLEAR WEAPON Launch Procedure -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zspbFRp3iLs
» ONE Thing That Could Make Artificial Intelligence EVIL -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=na_bUqfaUHA&t=6s
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The earliest days of the space race in the 1950s was competitive time. The Soviets and Amercians battled each other to claim the permanent honor of putting the first human craft in orbit, and then the first human. But, as far as actually getting into space, they were both too late.
So, what was the first human craft in space? The first rocket in space came during one of humanity's darkest times, and you probably won't expect to learn the truth. But, it also brings up an interesting question.
Let's have a look.