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The USSR launched the worlds first artificial satellite Sputnik. Sputnik broadcast a radio beacon as it orbited the earth, effectively rubbing the fact that they got there 1st into the Yanks faces.
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What countries were involved in the space race?
Russia and us the United States were Involved in the space race
What event launch the space race between the US and Russian?
When Russia sent his fist manned mission into space, that marked the beginning of the space race between US and Russia.
Which country was leading the space race in 1961?
russia is currently leading the space race with America and japan following
The space race refers to what?
It refers to America and what is now Russia who engaged in a race to put a man in space first.
Why was the space race important?
The space race is important because it shows the competitive nature between humans. it is a race between russia and america to reach (get a man on) the moon. the race was stared when russia launched a satellite called sputnik in 1957, the americans thought this could destroy them (by launching missiles from space) and the race for space started.
How did the human race conquer space?
It has not. We have barely 'scratched the surface.'
What countries were involved in the space race?
Russia and us the United States were Involved in the space race
What event launch the space race between the US and Russian?
When Russia sent his fist manned mission into space, that marked the beginning of the space race between US and Russia.
What is the explanation for the orgins of the cold war?
Right after World War II, the United States and Russia began to have an arms race over technology after Russia launched Sputnik, a satellite, into space. It also sparked the United States to begin teaching evolution in the classroom.
Why did America want to go into space?
To beat Russia in the "Space Race"
Which country was leading the space race in 1961?
russia is currently leading the space race with America and japan following
The space race refers to what?
It refers to America and what is now Russia who engaged in a race to put a man in space first.
Why was the space race important?
The space race is important because it shows the competitive nature between humans. it is a race between russia and america to reach (get a man on) the moon. the race was stared when russia launched a satellite called sputnik in 1957, the americans thought this could destroy them (by launching missiles from space) and the race for space started.
Why was space race important?
The space race is important because it shows the competitive nature between humans. it is a race between Russia and america to reach (get a man on) the moon. the race was stared when russia launched a satellite called sputnik in 1957, the americans thought this could destroy them (by launching missiles from space) and the race for space started.
What were the races for the race to space?
The space race took place in the mid 60,s, and was the race to be the first to get to the moon, between Russia, and the United States.
Who took part in the space race?
Russia, USA and Germany
What part of Russia was in the space race?
The Soviet Union (USSR)
