The Cold War
Some even believe that we know more about space than we do about what occurs beneath the earth’s surface. We’re sure you’ve heard about the space race between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War. However, few people are aware of the quest to conquer the underground.
The Cold War
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Race To The Depths
American and Soviet scientists began organizing tests in the 1950s with the goal of breaching the crust, which began in the late 1950s. In the direction of the planet’s center, this is the section of the Earth that can be found stretching as far as thirty miles.
Race To The Depths
