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What did the launch of sputnik start?

The space race


Did the sputnik launch on moon?

Sputnik did not launch from the moon, and it did not land on the moon.


What event increased us spending on education and technology in cold war?

The Soviet launch of the Sputnik satellite.


Sputnik launch by US?

Nyet.


What caused sputnik to happen?

The launch of Sputnik 1, the world's first artificial satellite, in 1957 was driven by the competition between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War. The Soviet Union's successful launch demonstrated its technological advancement to the world, sparking fears in the United States and leading to increased investment in science, technology, and space exploration.


What cold war event increased US spending on education and technology?

The launch of Sputnik which resulted in the Space Race.


Who went into space first Sputnik or Apollo?

Sputnik was the first successful launch.


Was the mission of sputnik accomplished?

Yes, the mission of Sputnik was accomplished. Sputnik 1 was the world's first artificial satellite, launched by the Soviet Union in 1957. Its successful launch marked the beginning of the space age and the start of space exploration.


Why did the sputnik carry weapons into space?

As far as we know, it didn't. But if you can launch something harmless into orbit, you can also launch something dangerous into orbit, which was a big part of the fear caused by the Sputnik launch.


What year was the first launch into space?

October 4, 1957 was the exact date of the Sputnik launch.


What kicked off the race for space?

Russian launch of Sputnik


What event begain the space race?

The launch of Sputnik by USSR