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The development of the Dome of Gold is emblematic of the shifting dynamics that characterize modern space exploration. The narrative is reminiscent of the Cold War, a time when rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union saw monumental achievements in space travel, such as Yuri Gagarin's orbital flight in 1961 and the U.S. Apollo Moon landing in 1969. However, the competitive landscape is transforming into a more complex scenario where collaboration and competition coexist, fueled by new players in the field.