As you’ve just learned, the early years
of space flight were an exciting and dynamic period in history. From
the beginnings of NASA to successful manned flights to the Moon, the
first 15 years of space flight were a boon of technological advancements
and scientific discovery.
All of the early space programs you’ve covered in this lesson served
as building blocks, paving the way for the other programs that followed.
The competitive nature between nations has been replaced with a new spirit
of cooperation, such as that exhibited on the International Space Station.