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The space race was about international posturing and displays of technological capability as a deterrent to engaging in nuclear war. As a side effect we got po
by moocowduckquack 13y ago
The space race was about international posturing and displays of technological capability as a deterrent to engaging in nuclear war.
As a side effect we got positioning, communications and earth observing satellites, all the sciences have had massive benefits and the extra research into stuff like photovoltaics hasn't hurt either.