Question

the competition that began as a cold - war rivalry transformed into a collaborative effort when, in 1986, astronauts and cosmonauts met in space, fostering a spirit of cooperation. the pinnacle of this cooperation emerged with the construction of the mir space station in 1986 by the soviet union, eventually evolving into the collaborative international space station (iss) shared by the united states, russia, and other international partners. thus, the cold wars space race not only left an indelible mark on human achievement but also laid the foundation for global collaboration in space exploration. in what year did the soviet union construct the mir space station, reinforcing its commitment to cooperation? 1996 1957 1986

Explanation:

The text clearly states that the Soviet Union constructed the Mir space - station in 1986.

Answer:

C. 1986