Countries want to win the space race. Imagine you and your friend both have a big toy box, whoever gets the most toys wins. Countries are like that: they build spaceships, send people to the moon, or put satellites in orbit to show who’s the strongest in space. It helps them feel important and powerful.
Examples
- Two countries launch satellites to keep track of each other.
- A nation builds a lunar base because it wants to be the best in space.
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See also
- How Does the European Union Actually Work?
- How Do Countries Actually Negotiate Trade Deals?
- What are alliances and client states?
- What are country alliances?
- What are coordinated policy initiatives?