America 250 in the Planetarium – From Rivalry to Cooperation: The Story of American and Russian Space Exploration

Discover how fierce cosmic competitors became partners in BGSU Planetarium's America 250 series. Presented by BGSU Mathematics Professor Daria Filippova, "From Rivalry to Cooperation" charts the thrilling evolution of the American and Russian space programs.

Journey from the intense, historic Space Race of the 1950s which gave us satellites, moon landings, and orbital pioneers to productive partnerships like the International Space Station. Drawing on historical events and her own lifelong travels to global launch sites, Filippova brings this transition from rivalry to teamwork vividly to life. Stay after this free public talk for the planetarium show, Dawn of the Space Age.