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Sputnik was the first artificial Earth satellite, launched by the Soviet Union on October 4, 1957. It marked the beginning of the space age and the U.S.-Soviet space race. The satellite transmitted radio signals that could be received on Earth, capturing global attention and demonstrating the capabilities of space technology. Its successful launch had significant implications for science, technology, and geopolitics during the Cold War era.
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Did the sputnik launch on moon?
Sputnik did not launch from the moon, and it did not land on the moon.
Sputnik launch by US?
Nyet.
Who went into space first Sputnik or Apollo?
Sputnik was the first successful launch.
What did the launch of sputnik start?
The space race
What year was the first launch into space?
October 4, 1957 was the exact date of the Sputnik launch.
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 event begain the space race?
The launch of Sputnik by USSR
What kicked off the race for space?
Russian launch of Sputnik
How did the soviets launch of sputnik affect America?
It frightened america
Why did sputnik create such a panic in 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.
What agency did the US government form in response to the launch of Sputnik?
NASA
The launch of sputnik caused the US to increase spending on?
The Vanguard Project
