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Before Sputnik, America was in a "battle" with Russia on space flight. America wanted to be the first in space, on the moon, and have the first satellite orbit the Earth.
- When Sputnik (Russian Satellite) went into space, tension was created by which we had lost part of the Space Race. It put Russia ahead of America in the Space Race.
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What country was Sputnik 1 launched from?
Sputnik-1 was launched from site No.1, at the 5th Tyuratam range, in Kazakh SSR (now at the Baikonur Cosmodrome) Kazakhstan, former Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR).Sputnik 1 was launched from Gagarin's Start which is the 5th Tyuratam range, located in Kazakhstan (A country of west-central Asia, south of Russia) where the Baikonor Cosmodrome is now.The Union of Soviet Socialists Republics (U.S.S.R.)
What was the first satellite to be launched into space by any country?
Sputnik 1, launched by the USSR (Russia) on October 4, 1957, was the first artificial satellite to successfully achieve Earth orbit. There had been several previous unsuccessful attempts by the USSR and the USA.
Which country sent the first artificial satellite into orbit?
After the launches by the USSR of Sputnik 1 (October 4, 1957) and Sputnik 2 (November 3, 1957), the US finally succeeded with Explorer 1 on January 31, 1958. Sputnik 1 had already fallen from orbit, and Sputnik 2 did so as well in April, 1958, following the March launch of Vanguard 1, the second US satellite and the oldest satellite still orbiting the Earth.
What is the name of the satellite the USSR first shot into space?
The Russian spacecraft the first by man was called the sputnik.
The USSR launched Sputnik on October 4 1957 What was the impact of this event?
It marked the start of the space race between the U.S. and U.S.S.R.
Did the end of world war 11 increase or decrease tension of US or USSR?
See: COLD WAR
What country was the sputnik built?
The USSR built the Sputnik.
What country built the Sputnik?
The USSR built the Sputnik.
What country was the USSR's sputnik from?
Russia.
What country was Sputnik 2 from?
USSR
What countries were involved with launching of sputnik?
USSR
What is the name of the first satellite to orbit earth?
Sputnik I was launched from the USSR on October 4, 1957.
What event begain the space race?
The launch of Sputnik by USSR
When did US launched Sputnik into outer space?
we didn't the USSR did
Who is responsible for sputnik going into orbit?
The Space Agency and scientists of the USSR. The USSR no longer exists. What does that tell you ~ . ~ . ~
What country put sputnik you into orbit?
Sputnik was launched from Soviet Russia, at a placed called Baikonur Cosmodrome. While Russia still lays claim to the Cosmodrome, that area is now deep within Kazakhstan.
What is the meaning of USSR in sputnik 1?
USSR in Sputnik 1 refers to the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, which was a socialist state in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991. Sputnik 1 was the world's first artificial satellite launched by the USSR in 1957. It marked a significant milestone in space exploration and the beginning of the Space Age.
