What were some of the long-term impacts of the space race?
Answers:
1. technical and scientific advancements, greater knowledge…
2. more accidents in the name of scientific advancements, greater knowledge, and a change in how humanity views its place in the universe.
3. loss of money and power…
4. technical and scientific advancements, more animals in space…
5. increased competition and cooperation between nations in the field of space exploration and technology development.
6. inspiration for future generations to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
7. development of satellite technology for communication, weather forecasting, and navigation.
8. increased international awareness of environmental issues, leading to initiatives such as Earth observation satellites for monitoring climate change.
9. creation of a new frontier for human exploration and potentially colonization beyond Earth.
10. establishment of international space treaties and agreements to govern activities in outer space.