They launched the Sputnik satellite
The Space Race refers to the competition between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War to explore and develop space technology. It was primarily driven by political and military motivations, with both sides seeking to demonstrate their technological superiority. The Soviet launch of the satellite Sputnik in 1957 served as the catalyst for the Space Race.
1957 by the russians
1957 by the russians
Missiles! When the Soviets (Russians) launched man's first satellite (Sputnik) into outer space in 1957 that indicated that they would have the "edge" in launching ICBMs (Inter-Continental Ballistic Missiles) against the US. Like control of the air (air superiority) for warfare, control of space (space superiority) would dictate who would win the next war.
Sputnik 1
The space race between Americans and Russians was driven by political rivalry and competition for global influence during the Cold War. Both countries wanted to showcase their technological advancements, military capabilities, and ideology. The launch of Sputnik by the Soviet Union in 1957 further fueled American efforts to demonstrate their supremacy in space exploration.
Sputnik-1 was the first satellite in space made by the Russians, it was launched 4th October 1957.
The Russians launched Sputnik 1 on the 4th October 1957, 7:28 PM.
The Space Race began in the late 1950s between the United States and the Soviet Union. It was a competition to demonstrate technological superiority and achievements in space exploration. The launch of the Soviet satellite Sputnik 1 in 1957 marked the beginning of this rivalry.
The name of the first satellite was Sputnik, which was launched by the Soviet Union in 1957.
Thre Russians on october 5th 1957! Thankyou very much!
On the 3rd of November 1957, the dog Laika, was sent into orbit by the Russians.