“It is a paradox that the United States’ most critical partner in early space science was also its enemy, the U.S.S.R. yet 50 years ago, on May 24, 1972, the two nations signed a landmark agreement: the agreement concerning cooperation in the exploration and use of outer space for peaceful purposes.”

This is “a testament to a fading world order where nations worked together in space toward shared scientific goals despite their political differences.”

Could this happen today?

I would love to hear what you think in the comments!

Read the full article here: Space Agreement has 50th Anniversary