I am not sure my intent was to debate it per se, but to identify with my personal opinion in relation to yours. However, from where I stand the cold war spurne

I am not sure my intent was to debate it per se, but to identify with my personal opinion in relation to yours. However, from where I stand the cold war spurned on the space race, millions was spent by either side on the space race. Technology and the economy surrounding it grew as a result. Perhaps that is not true?