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What was the response among Americans when the Soviet union launch satellites in space in 1957?
americans were shocked because they assumed us technology was superior. novanet
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Which act was passed by the federal government in response to the Soviet launch of the Sputnik satellite in 1957?
national defence eduction Act
What event caused many Americans to believe that the soviet union was more technologically advanced than the US?
The launch of the space sattelite "Sputnik" in 1959.
Which was an important effect of the Soviet Union's Sputnik launch?
It created a massive shock to all Americans and a race to catch up in the advancements of space programming. Americans were set on beating the Soviet Union, so they tried to catch up as well as surpass the Soviet's technological advances leading up to the first man on the moon.
Names of series of american satellites launched in earth?
You can not launch a satellite "in" earth or indeed "into" the Earth. To launch a satellite you need a rocket.
What did the Soviet Union launch in 1957?
When the Soviet Union entered the Space Race with the United States, they launched their first satellite called the Sputnik 1 in 1957.
What was the response among Americans when the Soviet union launch satellite into space in 1957?
americans were shocked because they assumed us technology was superior. novanet
What are the countries that can launch satellites?
There are 13 countries which have the capability to launch satellites to orbit. Those are: Soviet Union / Russia United States France Japan China UK India Isrel Russia Ukrine Iran North Korea South Korea --note-- The above information is incorrect. The Soviet Union does not exist since 1991. Russia and Ukraine inherited their space facilities from the former Soviet Union. Britain and France launch satellites under the aegis of the European Space Agency, which also launches satellites for many other countries. South Korea does not have an indigenous satellite launch ability at this time. Private corporations SpaceX and Orbital Sciences have been launching satellites for years.
What were the first two countries to launch artificial satellites?
The USSR AKA Soviet Union AKA Russia were the first to succeed, followed by the USA.
Which act was passed by the federal government in response to the Soviet launch of the Sputnik satellite in 1957?
national defence eduction Act
What act was passed by the federal government in response to the soviet launch of the sputnik satellite in 1957?
the National Defense Education Act
What satellites launched in 1957 alarmed the US into speeding up plans for its space program?
The Sputnik satellites were the first sucessful satellites, launched by the Soviets in the 50's.
How are satellites numbered?
Usually in order of their launch.
Why did the successful launching of Soviet satellites create panic across the US?
The successful launch of Soviet satellites created panic across the US because it demonstrated that the Soviet Union had the capability to send nuclear weapons to the US. This heightened concerns about the US being vulnerable to attack and falling behind in the space race.
Can moons be satellites?
Yes. "Moons" are _natural_ satellites, as opposed to the artificial satellites that we build here on Earth and launch into space on rockets.
What was the first satellite launch by India in 1957?
India didn't launch any satellites in 1957
How is a space shuttle used in a satellite launch?
Generally space shuttles are not used to launch satellites as it is very costly to launch a space shuttle. Rockets with automated systems place satellites in orbit as opposed to a manned shuttle.
What did the launch of Sputnik mean for the Americans?
The launch of Sputnik by the Soviets in 1957 sparked fear in the Americans about potential Soviet technological superiority and military capabilities. This led to increased funding for science and education, the establishment of NASA, and the eventual space race between the two countries.
