Cold War space race

The Cold War space race was a competition between the United States and the Soviet Union from the late 1940s to the 1970s, aiming to demonstrate technological and ideological superiority through space exploration. It involved rapid advancements like launching satellites, human spaceflight, and eventually landing on the Moon. The race was driven by Cold War tensions, national pride, and the desire to showcase scientific and military capabilities. Key milestones included the Soviet launch of Sputnik in 1957 and the American Apollo Moon landing in 1969. It spurred rapid technological innovation and global interest in space exploration.