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sputnik
The only people really involved in the Space Race was the US and the USSR.
Launching of Sputnik
Sputnik I, was the first earth-orbiting artificial satellite. It was launched into low Earth orbit by the Soviet Union October 4, 1957. One month after the launching of Sputnik I, on November 3, 1957, Sputnik II, a satellite weighing 1,120 pounds and containing the dog "Laika" was sent into orbit.
Soviet launching of Sputnik
Launching of Sputnik
To demonstrate Soviet superiority in rocket booster power and navigational precision ... making it easier for them to plant a nuclear device on the territory of other countries.
The launch of Sputnik, the first artificial satellite, by the Soviet Union in 1957 marked a significant moment in the Space Race during the Cold War. The primary country involved was the Soviet Union, which successfully sent Sputnik into orbit. In response, the United States, along with its allies, became increasingly focused on space exploration and technology development, leading to heightened competition between the two superpowers. Other countries, while not directly involved in the launch, were influenced by the technological advancements and geopolitical implications of Sputnik.
by launching Explorer 1 with a Jupiter C rocket
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the launching of Sputnik first inspired him to study science.
it caused congress to increase spending on teaching science and mathematics