space race

The competition between the Soviet Union and United States to make achievements in outer space.

Word Structure

Sentence Examples

JFK set the pace for the Space Race.

Astronauts were the face of the Space Race.

The Space Race put a man on the moon.

Semantic Relatives

competition

Soviet Union

United States

Textbook

Explore World History Chapter 11 by Attainment

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