Question

How did satellites help during the Cold War era?

• A. They helped to spy on enemy countries.
• B. They helped to direct missiles.
• C. They helped keep a track of their own movements.
• D. They helped to direct road traffic.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B)

They helped to direct missiles.

During the Cold War, satellites helped in spying and directing missiles. They could not be used to direct road traffic, or to keep a track of one's own movements.