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It was the first artificial satellite orbiting the Earth, and was launched in 1957 by the USSR. This triggered the "Space Race" between the USA and USSR - already political enemies - to be the first to put a man on the Moon, but the first practical satellites were for communications. The rivalry was sharpened by fears of war between the two superpowers.

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The Soviet Union kicked off the Space Race with the launching of .?

sputnik


What was the significance space race between the us and Soviet union?

Launching of Sputnik


What countries were involved with launching of sputnik?

USSR


How did Russians start space race?

The Russians started the Space Race by launching Sputnik the first satellite, which then provoked fear in the Americans to begin development of their own satellites.


What is 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.


What event increased US spending on technology and education?

Soviet launching of Sputnik


What event ignited the space race the US and the soviet union?

Launching of Sputnik


How did the american government react to sputnik?

by launching Explorer 1 with a Jupiter C rocket


When did sputnik 1s constuction begin?

Construction of Sputnik 1 began in 1957.


How many years were there between the Soviet launching of Sputnik and the landing of American astronauts on the moon?

69


What inspired Vance Coffman to study science?

the launching of Sputnik first inspired him to study science.


What was the Americans' response to the launching of Sputnik?

The launching of Sputnik by the Soviet Union in 1957 led to increased emphasis on science and technology education in the United States. It also prompted the establishment of NASA in 1958 and the acceleration of the US space program, culminating in the successful Apollo moon landings.