What event ignited the space race be tween the US and the soviet union?

Answer 1

The space race was the race to land a man on the moon and bring him back safely to Earth. Because both nations (United States & The USSR) thought they would lose the race they made a treaty that stated that no weapons what so ever would be brought onto the moon.

Answer 2

The so-called "space race" between the US and the USSR was to become the first nation to successfully launch a space satellite to orbit the Earth. Most of all it was a race to see which nation had the best technology. The idea was that whomever controlled space had a scientific edge over all other nations.

Answer 3

the anti gravti pen which the NASA peaple used and the russains used a pencil

Answer 4

It was because of the competition during the cold war.

Answer 5

The launch of Sputnik 1 .

Answer 6

Initially between the USA and the Soviet Union.

Answer 7

John crewman dove out of the plain

Answer 8

Launching of Sputnik