How did thé space race between the ubitef states and the soviet union affect the cold war ?

It first caused the Cold War to intensify, then improved the situation.

The space race, also known as the "Star War" or the Strategic Defense Initiative, was introduced by United States(US) President Reagan in 1983. A defense system in space and the use of satellites to shoot down and detect missiles was established.

Soviet Union, in response, actively developed a similar programme. The race between Us ans USSR caused the Cold War to intensify.

However, later on US failed many planned action as the technology development was unable to complete the plan. USSR on the other hand, facing financial dilemma of the lack of capitals to build and develop space arms.

This caused both nations wanting to have a better relationship in order to cut the financial burden on space armament race.

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your answer will most likely be a.

the correct answer option is: weapons.

explanation:

tensions rose as the two opposing superpowers competed for 'weapons'.

referring to the cold war (1945-1991), the two superpowers, usa and ussr, experienced a phase of struggle and conflict with each other. these two superpowers considered each other as a threat to their survival and thus opted for policies to strengthen their positions.

the two superpowers never went to war with each other directly but competed for weapons to preserve their positions.