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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