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How did the US respond to the USSR's launch of Sputnik in 1958?
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The US responded to the USSR's launch of Sputnik in 1957 by ramping up its own space program, leading to the establishment of NASA. This event also spurred increased investment in science and technology education in the US, as well as the development of the National Defense Education Act to advance math and science education.
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The launch of Sputnik I by the Soviet Union prompted the creation of which of the following in 1958?
NASA
When did the soviets launch sputnik?
Spunik 1 was launched on October 4, 1957 and stayed in orbit until January 4, 1958. Sputnik 2 was launched on November 3, 1957 and stayed in orbit until April 15, 1958. Further satellites in the series were Sputnik 3 in May, 1958, and the satellites referred to as Sputnik 4 and 5 (actually early Vostok capsules) in 1960.
Where is Sputnik 1?
Sputnik 1, the first artificial Earth satellite, is no longer in orbit and burned up upon re-entering Earth's atmosphere on January 4, 1958.
Is sputnik 1 still working?
No, Sputnik 1 stopped transmitting data in late 1957 shortly after its launch. It remains in orbit around Earth as a non-functioning satellite.
What was the first US space rocket launched in 1958?
The first US space rocket launched in 1958 was the Vanguard TV3. It was part of Project Vanguard by the US Navy to launch the first satellite into orbit. However, the Vanguard TV3 launch ended in a failure as the rocket exploded shortly after liftoff.
The launch of Sputnik I by the Soviet Union prompted the creation of which of the following in 1958?
NASA
National defense education act of 1958 was inspired by the?
The National Defense Education Act of 1958 was directly inspired by the launch of the Soviet satellite, Sputnik. There was a fear that U.S. scientists were falling behind educationally.
On October 4 1957 Russians launched the first satellite into space what was its name?
The second attempt to launch Sputnik 3 was successfully done on may 15 1958.
How long after the Soviets launched Sputnik did the US launch ExplorerI?
The USSR launched Sputnik on October 4th, 1957 and Explorer 1 was launched on January 31st, 1958--so the answer is 119 days.
What was the second active satellite in space?
Sputnik 2, launched November 3, 1957. Sputnik 1 was the first man-made Earth satellite, and Sputnik 2 was the second. Sputnik 2 carried a dog, Laika, as the first astronaut. The dog died a few hours after launch. The USA did not launch its first satellite, Explorer 1, until about 3 months later, on January 31, 1958.
When did the soviets launch sputnik?
Spunik 1 was launched on October 4, 1957 and stayed in orbit until January 4, 1958. Sputnik 2 was launched on November 3, 1957 and stayed in orbit until April 15, 1958. Further satellites in the series were Sputnik 3 in May, 1958, and the satellites referred to as Sputnik 4 and 5 (actually early Vostok capsules) in 1960.
Where is Sputnik 1?
Sputnik 1, the first artificial Earth satellite, is no longer in orbit and burned up upon re-entering Earth's atmosphere on January 4, 1958.
Name of the first man made US satillite?
EXPLORER 1, launched in February 1958, a desperate response to the 1957 Russian launch of Sputnik 1.
What was the first satellite in orbit?
The first satellite in orbit was launched by the Russians on October 4, 1957. The satellite was Sputnik I, and it spurred the USA to launch their own satellite, Explorer I, on January 31, 1958.Sputnik 1
Is sputnik 1 still working?
No, Sputnik 1 stopped transmitting data in late 1957 shortly after its launch. It remains in orbit around Earth as a non-functioning satellite.
What was the first US space rocket launched in 1958?
The first US space rocket launched in 1958 was the Vanguard TV3. It was part of Project Vanguard by the US Navy to launch the first satellite into orbit. However, the Vanguard TV3 launch ended in a failure as the rocket exploded shortly after liftoff.
What year did Sputnik lanuch?
The first sputnik didn't actually crash but rather burned as it reentered the atmosphere in January of 1958. There were actually over 40 sputnik's released into space.
