WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The “space race” was a Cold War competition between the United States and the Soviet Union to develop aerospace capabilities, including artificial satellites, unmanned space probes, and human spaceflight.

Detailed explanation-2: -It had its origins in the ballistic missile-based nuclear arms race between the two nations following World War II. The technological advantage demonstrated by spaceflight achievement was seen as necessary for national security, and became part of the symbolism and ideology of the time.

Detailed explanation-3: -The technological advantages required for such power were seen as necessary for national security and political superiority. The Space Race produced groundbreaking efforts to launch artificial satellites; space probes of the Moon, Venus, and Mars, and human space voyages in low Earth orbit and lunar missions.

Detailed explanation-4: -From the beginning, the Space Race was an extension of this ideological battle between the two nations. Space became the final frontier for the United States and Soviet Union to compete to prove their status as sole superpower.

Detailed explanation-5: -In 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik, the first artificial satellite, sparking a fierce competition with the United States for dominance in space.