The Soviets started ahead, but America caught up and surpassed Moscow.
Key point: The Soviets put a lot of money and effort into their space program. However, America managed to beat them to putting a man on the Moon.
Perhaps one of the most well-known quotes of the 20th century was said on July 20th, 1969. “That s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” Neil Armstrong said these words right after becoming the first man on the moon.
While both the United States and the Soviet Union had top-notch space programs, why did the United States leave the USSR behind?