Since humanity set out to explore it, space has been a political playing field. In the context of the Cold War, the space race was of such importance that investment in the sector reached stratospheric heights. This made it possible to achieve, in the interval between 1957 and 1969, some of the most notable milestones in history, such as the launch of the first artificial satellite into orbit, the first trip to space or the first moon landing. The implications of space activity are also political: leading exploration means being at the forefront of the technological race, which affects all areas of life.
