Do You Remember The Space Race?

I ran across this terrific article by Dennis Overbye in the Science Section of the New York Times and thought I'd mention it here for those of you who are nostalgic for the space race of the 50's and 60s's. Here's the link:

Reaching for Stars When Space Thrilled and Paranoia Ruled

The article also features an interactive slideshow of print advertisements from the era that's a must see for nostalgia enthusiasts!