Nikita Khrushchev’s 1956 secret speech not only condemned Stalin’s brutal regime, sparking the de-Stalinization movement, but also set the stage for unprecedented changes in Soviet politics and science. His leadership fueled the Soviet Union’s push for reform and ignited a fierce race for technological supremacy — the Space Race. 🌍🚀 #KhrushchevSpeech #DeStalinization #SpaceRace #ColdWarHistory