What was the “missile gap” identified in the 1950s?
the ussr, according to a report, was ahead in icbm technology.
the soviets had a lot fewer icbms than the united states.
the distance icbms flew between continents was referred to as a “gap.”
the “gap” referred to the distance between deployed missiles on the ground.

The Correct Answer is A

The USSR, according to a report, was ahead in ICBM technology.

Explanation:

The Missile gap

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