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When the Soviet Union launched the Sputnik on October 4, 1957, the space age and the space race began. Caught off guard, the United States Defense Department responded by funding the Explorer project. The United States successfully launched the Explorer on January 31, 1958.
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What caused sputnik to happen?
It was caused by the cold war in the 1950s as the soviets wanted to launch the sputnik.
Why did the space race begin?
Because the launch of sputnik 1 by the Soviets spurred on the USA to join the race.
Why was America worried about Sputnik?
In addition , the public feared that the Soviets' ability to launch satellites also translated into the capability to launch ballistic missiles that could carry nuclear weapons from Europe to the US.
Why was the launch of sputnik 1 in 1957 so significant?
why was the launch of Sputnik 1 in 1957 so significant?
What was the satellite that the Soviets launched in 1957?
Sputnik
How did the soviets launch of sputnik affect America?
It frightened america
What caused sputnik to happen?
It was caused by the cold war in the 1950s as the soviets wanted to launch the sputnik.
What event caused an increase of spending on education and technology by the US?
The soviets launch of the sputnik
Why did the space race begin?
Because the launch of sputnik 1 by the Soviets spurred on the USA to join the race.
When The Soviets launched Sputnik 1?
Sputnik 1 was launched on the 4th of October, 1957. The booster used by it had been used in August of that year to launch a long range missile.
How long after the Soviets launched Sputnik did the US launch ExplorerI?
The USSR launched Sputnik on October 4th, 1957 and Explorer 1 was launched on January 31st, 1958--so the answer is 119 days.
Did the sputnik launch on moon?
Sputnik did not launch from the moon, and it did not land on the moon.
Why was America worried about Sputnik?
In addition , the public feared that the Soviets' ability to launch satellites also translated into the capability to launch ballistic missiles that could carry nuclear weapons from Europe to the US.
What country started the space race?
The space race was started by the USSR on October 4, 1957 with the launch of Sputnik 1.
Why was the launch of sputnik 1 in 1957 so significant?
why was the launch of Sputnik 1 in 1957 so significant?
What was the satellite that the Soviets launched in 1957?
Sputnik
Which were newly created Cabinet-level departments by the Johnson administration?
the peanut butter cabinet. it was originated from the soviets after the suprising sputnik launch. Shawty got a big ol' butt
