Question

Why did the superpowers compete to develop space exploration technology? Select all that apply. (2 points)

• to distract rivals from weapons development
• to explore military uses of space
• to increase their prestige
• to investigate the possibility of space colonization
I need all the answers to this quick check

Answer 1

Answer: 1. To explore military use of space/to increase their prestige

2. The united states saw the launching of the Sputnik as a Soviet challenge and join the space race competition/By placing Sputnik into orbit, the Soviet Union started up the Space Race competition with the United States.

3. by making many economic exchanges electronic

4. Liquid cooled garments/metallized plastics for construction/blood pump usable as a temporary heart

5. It enabled people to access tremendous amounts of information rapidly and easily.

6. they have made exchanging detailed information much easier and faster/They have helped make models for understanding environmental changes.

7. their discovery of how genes pass on traits helped scientists learn to manipulate genetic material.

8. That genetic engineering will create unhealthy food.

9. Life expectancies are higher due to medical advances.

10. The development of vaccines

Explanation: I got a 100 so I hope this helps!!

Answer 2

The answer would likely be C and D! If a country got into space first, it would gain popularity and respect for such big achievement! They could also try to see if they could colonize space objects like the moon!