Asked by Arica Weathers on May 08, 2024
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What best describes Sputnik?
A) a chimpanzee,the first primate in space
B) a dog,the first animal in space
C) the first manned space mission
D) the first satellite,the launch of which kicked off the space race between the United States and the Soviet Union
E) the Soviet hydrogen bomb,the creation of which intensified the Cold War
Space Race
The period of cold war competition between the United States and the Soviet Union to achieve significant milestones in space exploration from the late 1950s to the early 1970s.
Soviet Union
A socialist state that existed from 1922 to 1991 in Eastern Europe and Northern Asia, composed of multiple republics, and led by the Russian Communist Party.
- Recognize the importance of advancements in nuclear energy and the competition in space exploration during the Cold War era.
Verified Answer
CB
Cortney BooneMay 09, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Sputnik was the first satellite launched into space on October 4, 1957, by the Soviet Union. Its successful launch highlighted Soviet technological capabilities and led to increased funding for science education and research in the United States. It also kicked off the space race between the two superpowers.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the importance of advancements in nuclear energy and the competition in space exploration during the Cold War era.