Cold War science

Cold War science refers to the rapid technological and scientific advancements driven by the rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union from roughly 1947 to 1991. This competition spurred innovations in ballistic missile technology, space exploration, nuclear energy, and computing. Governments heavily invested in research to gain military and strategic advantages, leading to milestones like the Launch of Sputnik, the Apollo moon landings, and advances in radar and cryptography. Cold War science was characterized by intense ambition, secrecy, and collaboration, shaping modern technology and scientific progress in ways that continue to influence society today.