Sputnik 2 was a Russian satellite that was launched into orbit. It carried a dog and crashed into Earthâ??s atmosphere.
No, the Russian's Sputnik was unmanned.
Sputnik 1 was the first artificial satellite launched into space, by the Soviet Union in 1957. It was a big deal to America because it marked the beginning of the space race between the US and the Soviet Union, leading to heightened competition in space technology and exploration. It also raised concerns about national security and scientific advancement in the US.
Sputnik is typically silver or metallic in color.
Sputnik Caledonia was created in 2008.
It frightened america
If they can put a satellite in orbit they can launch a H-bomb at us too. It wasn't quite true with Sputnik 1, but it was with Sputnik 2.
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.
Sputnik 1. It was launched on the 4th of October, 1957
Russia launched the shuttle Sputnik. America then wanted to compete with that.
When the soviets launched Sputnik, it caused America to freak out. They were worried that the satellite contained a weapon that would be fired at America. They also feared they were way behind in technology compared to the soviets.
Sputnik was connected to the Cold War as a test of technological prowess between the United States and the Soviet Union to show who could be the first to create a man made satellite orbit the Earth.
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.
That America had a comfortable technological advantage over Russia/USSR.
sputnik
No, the Russian's Sputnik was unmanned.
The Space Race lasted from Sputnik's launch in 1957 to the Moon Landing in 1969.