Sputnik

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__The Evolution Of Sputnik__ The Russians created the first artificially hand made satellite to be sent into space. This satellite was named Sputnik meaning "Companion" a friend to the earth. Sputnik one launched in October of 1957. It was significant for the Russians because it was the first human-made object to be launched into space and advance in science. It was created and sent into space by the Soviet Union. The Russians launched many satellites which only three reached orbit. There goal was to get the satellites to rotate around earths orbit. Sputnik was very valuable for its use of technology and information. Sputnik helped uncover and identify the upper layer of earths atmosphere.

The third sputnik that was launched to study earths magnetic field and the radiation belt. These actions from the Russians influenced the U.S to increase the dedication to the space administration. The success of sputnik lead to other launches and more advanced science. The space age has began. The Russians spent a lot of money on there space program. [|Sputnik Timeline]

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 * Sputnik 2

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Sputnik two was launched on November 3, 1957. The Soviet spacecraft contained Laika, a dog, into space. Laika survived just four days was over powered increasing temperature. This was a test to see how long a living creature could last in space and it was proven that a living organism could last in space.======

Cold War

Sputnik was also significant because is took place during the cold war. The cold war a conflict between the Russians and the U.S over government and economy. Russians believed that there systems of government would surpass the capabilities of the U.S. Sputnik sparked another conflict between them called the space race. The race to be the first to the moon and to advance in technology of space. Throughout the competition between the Soviet Union and the United States ended after warfare and a number of incidents and crises have arose which created a rivalry, known as the cold war. Two great and powerful governments butted heads over different systems of government: Communism and [|Capitalism.]


 * The U.S Reactions **

shortly after the launch of Sputnik launcher on October 1, 1958 the law of the National Aeronautics and the space act was established. The space administration known as NASA. This program was designed for the jump-start of the American space program. The Unite States dedication led them first man sent to the moon in July 20, 