Question

How did the "space race" between the US and Soviet Union have its origins in the Cold War nuclear arms race?

Answer 1

both wante to be able to launch nukes from space.

Answer 2

 During the Cold War the United States and the Soviet Union engaged a competition to see who had the best technology in space. This included such events as who could put the first manned spacecraft into orbit and who would be the first to walk on the Moon.