Soviet

The Soviet Union was a federal socialist state that existed from 1922 to 1991, encompassing most of northern Eurasia. It was a major world power known for its communist government and significant role in international affairs, including the Cold War and the Space Race.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to historical anniversaries of its space program milestones and ongoing geopolitical tensions related to its legacy.

Latest on Soviet

• On this day in space! Nov. 1, 1962: The Soviet Union Launches Mars 1 spacecraft to Red Planet during the Space Race
• On this day in space! Oct. 20, 1970: The Soviet Union launches last-ever Zond moon mission
• Tensions overshadow 70th anniversary of key Japan-Soviet declaration
• On this day in space! Oct. 12, 1964: The Soviet Union launches Voskhod 1, the 1st multi-person cosmonaut crew, into space
• Did the Soviet Union really fire a cannon from a space station?
• Russian screening of Soviet-era film to tiny audience in Taipei alarms Taiwan

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