The Space Race: A Year of Achievements and Challenges, 1961-05-05

Item — Box: 7, Folder: 33

Identifier: CAC_CC_31_7_7_33_0001

Scope and Contents

In May 1962, Senator Robert S. Kerr reflects on President Kennedy's call for the United States to take the lead in space exploration. He praises recent achievements, such as Joe Walker flying the X-15 rocket plane to the edge of outer space, and highlights the advancements in space technology and cooperation with other nations. Kerr also mentions recent successful missions, including sending Ranger 4 to the moon and the second test of the Saturn rocket. He emphasizes the importance of the U.S. space program and its impact on the world.

Dates

Creation: 1961-05-05

Creator

Kerr, Robert Samuel, United States Senator from Oklahoma (1949-1963); 12th Governor of Oklahoma (1943-1947), 1896-1963 (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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