The latter half of the last century saw bitter rivalry between the U.S.A. and the U.S.S.R. in the so-called space race. With the two ideologically opposed nations achieving the technological feats of sending into space: rockets, satellites, a dog, men and then landing men on the moon. Further endeavours include, a space station orbiting the earth and even probes exploring beyond the Solar System.
Alas, the years of research, the expense and the danger of the astronauts and/or cosmonauts are all but forgotten as the YouTube audience collectively exclaims: “awesome” as they witness a little Lego Minifigure ascend 80,000 feet above the planet.
