The apollo-soyuz test project was an example of the race for supremacy in space. cooperation in the development of space technology. the cold war at its height. fading interest in space exploration.

The correct answer is - cooperation in the development of space technology.

The Apollo-Soyuz Test Project, was a true testament that the two biggest world powers can collaborate and be productive together, as well as be able to put their differences aside because of common interest.

Prior to the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project, the United States and the Soviet Union, instead of collaborating, they were racing between each other as to who is the better one, and they were on the edge of making a new world war at any time because of the tensions between them. Fortunately, that didn't happened, and they managed to find a common language for the best of all.

answer: ensure protection from communism

explanation:

the north atlantic treaty was largely dormant until the korean war initiated the establishment of nato to implement it, by means of an integrated military structure: this included the formation of supreme headquarters allied powers europe in 1951, which adopted the western union's military structures and plans.