Space Race and Technology- Set 6

Key terms Set 6

Project Azorian

1974: CIA Operation to recover a sunken Soviet submarine from the Pacific Ocean to gain insight of Soviet capabilities.

Radar Fence

Early warning radar systems used by the US and Canada (ex: DEW line) to detect Soviet bombers.

Nuclear Football

Nickname for the briefcase that follows the President, containing nuclear launch codes.

Space Race

1957-1975: Competition between US and USSR to dominate space exploration.

The Day After

1983: TV film about nuclear war’s aftermath; heightened public fear.

Palomares Incident

1966: US B-52 Bomber crashed off Spain with 4 hydrogen bombs; partial recovery.

Bomber gap

Perceived Soviet superiority in bombers during the 1950s; used to justify US arms buildup.