I didn't know who Korolev was until I watched a series[1] the BBC did about him and his Western Counterpart, Wernher von Braun. I knew since I was a kid who Gag

I didn't know who Korolev was until I watched a series[1] the BBC did about him and his Western Counterpart, Wernher von Braun. I knew since I was a kid who Gagarin was of course, from being the first man in space, but I don't believe it was ever mentioned in history class while in school (I just happened to read a lot on my own). Sadly, we barely even touch on NASA astronauts in school in the United States anymore. I just happen to love history and had parents that also did. I live in Neil Armstrong's home state and if you're ever in Ohio, there's a pretty interesting (and free) museum in his home town about his life and the Apollo Missions. [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_Race_(TV_series) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_Race_(TV_series) [2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armstrong_Air_and_Space_Museum https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armstrong_Air_and_Space_Museum