Register

Why was the launching of sputnik a significant event?

Why was the launching of sputnik a significant event?
asked 71.9k views
5 votes
Why was the launching of sputnik a significant event?

asked
User Ashirley
by
7.2k points

2 Answers

6 votes
The launching of Sputnik was significant because it started the Race to space. Once Russia did this, the US formed NASA and sent up their first satellite. 
answered
User Indrit Kello
by
8.4k points
4 votes

The answer is

D.


It prompted a space race between the U.S. and U.S.S.R.


answered
User GuiltyDolphin
by
8.4k points
← Prev Question Next Question →

Related questions

User VincenzoC
asked Jan 28, 2024 170k views
What did the US federal government do in response to the Soviet Union launching Sputnik into space?
VincenzoC asked Jan 28, 2024
by VincenzoC
7.3k points
1 answer
5 votes
170k views
Ask a Question
Welcome to Qamnty — a place to ask, share, and grow together. Join our community and get real answers from real people.

Categories

Other Questions

What goal of the constitution was also a goal of the Magna Carta?
is it true or false that after the american revolution conflicts in the northwest territory erupted between remaining british soldiers and native americans
Who made dutch claims in north america?
Link Copied!