Originally posted by daveman
That's not the German flag, Skippy.
Germany's accumulated knowledge on rocket science as well as the continued work of german rocket scientists in the US and the Soviet Union are behind each and every "Soviet"/""American" achievement in the Space Race:
1 - Sputnik
2 - Laika
3 - Gagarin
4 - moon
you name it.
Without their know-how, the Soviet Union/Russia and America would probably still be trying to put a satellite into space.
Yet, the crucial role played by Germany and its citizens in the space race is conveniently swept under the carpet by the flag waving crowd in BOTH countries.