Discover how Russia’s achievements in space, from sending Laika the dog to Yuri Gagarin’s historic flight, shocked and challenged America. Explore the intense competition of the Space Race and the unexpected twists that unfolded. #SpaceRace #RussianAchievements #YuriGagarin #LaikaTheDog #Sputnik #Competition #SpaceExploration #ColdWar #AerospaceHistory #AmericanChallenges