Why is the USSR considered to have lost the Space Race despite achieving many things before the US?

by raketenfakmauspanzer

I’m not saying the USSR was the victor, but in my view, they didn’t completely lose. They were the first to launch a satellite, first to launch a living being, first to launch a human, first to have a manned spacewalk, and first to orbit the moon.

mikitacurve

I don't know how I missed this at the time you posted it, but I have an answer from a little while ago that partially addresses your question.