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Because by 1957 both Russia and the US had nuclear weapons but could only deliver one over the others country with conventional aircraft. When the Russians put a satellite (SPutnik) in orbit in space we realized they were close to developing a way to deliver a nuclear weapon with a rocket. A rocket would get to the the US much quicker and be harder to see coming than an airplane.
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Why was sputnik 1 such a big deal to America?
Because america and Russia were 'competing' to see who could put the first man-made object into space. Russia launched Sputnik 1 - beating the americans.
Was sputnik manned?
No, the Russian's Sputnik was unmanned.
Who one came first sputnik 1 or sputnik?
Sputnik was the "family name" for a series of satellites, so there never was a satellite named only Sputnik. They all had numbers with Sputnik 1 being the first.
When was Sputnik Caledonia created?
Sputnik Caledonia was created in 2008.
What was Sputnik 1 and 2?
Sputnik 1 and Sputnik 2 were artificial satellites that traveled around the Earth. People thought that Sputnik 1 was spying on them, but all it did was transmit a simple tracking signal for 3 weeks.
What was the US reaction to Sputnick?
The launch of Sputnik made many Americans a little upset that their all time rivals had beaten them into space. There were numerous comics and television shows calling that generation of Americans the beat generation.
Why were Americans fascinated with Sputnik?
Sputnik was the first man made satellite to be put in space by man. The whole World took their hats of to the innovators of this achievement. The Americans were infuriated that the Russians beat them to it.
Why were the Americans upset with the British?
The American colonists were upset because the British government started to tax the Americans.
Was the launch of the Sputnik a surprise to Americans?
Yes. The US didn't think the USSr har the technology to do that.
Why did the Indians get upset the white Americans?
Because the white Americans took their land and were killing their people.
Why was sputnik 1 such a big deal to America?
Because america and Russia were 'competing' to see who could put the first man-made object into space. Russia launched Sputnik 1 - beating the americans.
What misconception did most americans have prior to the launch of sputnik?
That America had a comfortable technological advantage over Russia/USSR.
What upset the Americans about the stamp act?
It made them pay extra moola
Why was there not a sputnik 4?
Because the Sputnik program ended with Sputnik 3. Albeit there was a Sputnik 40 and 41 but these were to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Sputnik 1.
Why were women upset after the amendment 15?
African-Americans were given rights not granted to them
The Soviet Union kicked off the Space Race with the launching of .?
sputnik
Was sputnik manned?
No, the Russian's Sputnik was unmanned.
