Second Space Race (Kosmos)

The Second Space Race refers to the competition between two Cold War rivals, the Russian Federation and the United States-Chinese Alliance. Lasting from the mid 21st century until the mid 23rd century, both sides competed for dominance in space, and also includes many proxy wars across the Solar System. The technological superiority required for such dominance was seen as necessary for national security. The Space Race spawned pioneering efforts to establishing colonies across the Solar System, as well as development of technology to expand further outside the Solar System and into the Milky Way Galaxy.