The Space Race refers to the competition between the United States and the Soviet Union to achieve advancements in space exploration, particularly during the Cold War period. It involved various milestones such as sending satellites, humans, and eventually landing on the moon.
Related terms
Arms Race: A term used to describe the rivalry between nations in acquiring more powerful weapons and military technology.
Satellite: An object launched into space that revolves around a celestial body like Earth or another planet.
Moon Landing: Refers to when Apollo 11 successfully landed astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on the moon in 1969.