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    $\begingroup$ mayyyyyyyyyyyybe not a duplicate, but certainly very related to What caused the N1 to become a failure $\endgroup$
    – Erin Anne
    Commented Nov 26, 2023 at 23:11
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    $\begingroup$ They did build a powerful rocket, the N1 (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/N1_(rocket) ). They lost the space race mainly because they couldn't match the US's spending. $\endgroup$
    – Russell Borogove
    Commented Nov 26, 2023 at 23:28
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    $\begingroup$ This is a very broad question, it's almost a book topic. Not that it's a bad topic, it's actually very interesting, just that there may not be a single, factual based answer as it's a mix of ego, design faults, politics and several other factors. $\endgroup$
    – GdD
    Commented Nov 27, 2023 at 9:03
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    $\begingroup$ What kept the Soviets from going to the Moon? Mostly gravity. $\endgroup$
    – Peter - Reinstate Monica
    Commented Nov 28, 2023 at 0:50
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    $\begingroup$ If anyone wonders about the physics textbook, I guess OP meant Landau and Lifshitz. It's still in wide use! $\endgroup$
    – Trang Oul
    Commented Nov 28, 2023 at 10:28