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1964: A year of triumph in space exploration

1964: A year of triumph in space exploration

In recognition of The Mancunion’s 60th anniversary, this article is written as if the events taking place 60 years ago were to take place today
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How Jodrell Bank scooped the space race

How Jodrell Bank scooped the space race

Find out how the Jodrell Bank Observatory teamed up with the Daily Express to steal the first photos of the lunar surface
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Soviet ‘Zond 6’ lunar mission audio recording surfaces

Soviet ‘Zond 6’ lunar mission audio recording surfaces

The recording comes from a vital point in the space race
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The Russians are not the enemy

With doses of Cold War nostaliga, modern day Russia is wrongly used as a ‘neccasary enemy’ for politicians
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TV Binge: Deutschland ’83

Deutschland ’83 stands out from the crowd of Cold War spy dramas with its killer soundtrack, performances and storytelling
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Review: Bridge of Spies

Bridge of Spies succeeds as a decent espionage drama, and bears many of Steven Spielberg’s best and worst tendencies
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