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In Communism in Decline: From Sputnik to Gorbachev, Professor Vejas Gabriel Liulevicius reveals the internal and external forces that ripped apart the grand communist experiment. What were the mistakes made by the Soviet leaders who believed too deeply in their own propaganda? And why were they not able to see the many ironies in their own poor decisions? In 12 fascinating lectures, you will learn how the Soviet Union went from winning the space race against the United States in 1957 to Gorbachev’s resignation and the dissolution of the great experiment in 1991.

In Eisenhower's Sputnik Moment, Yanek Mieczkowski examines the early history of America's space program, reassessing Eisenhower's leadership. He details how Eisenhower approved breakthrough satellites, supported a new civilian space agency, signed a landmark science education law, and fostered improved relations with scientists. Offering a fast-paced account of this Cold War episode, Mieczkowski demonstrates that Eisenhower built an impressive record in space and on earth.

Ein Podcast der studentischen Initiative "Sputnik" der TU Berlin. Hier informieren euch Beril und Felix über neues aus der Uni und der Luft- und Raumfahrt. Wir als studentische Initiative wollen euch für Unipolitik begeistern und auf dem laufenden halten, denn wir wollen die Uni für euch verbessern! Schlagt gerne Themen vor und sprecht uns einfach an, wir sind für jede Frage offen :) Und jetzt viel Spaß beim hören!! Eure Sputniks :) Hier findet ihr alle unsere Links gebündelt: links.page/tusputnik