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Because america and Russia were 'competing' to see who could put the first man-made object into space. Russia launched Sputnik 1 - beating the americans.

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Sputnik 1 was the first artificial satellite launched into space, by the Soviet Union in 1957. It was a big deal to America because it marked the beginning of the space race between the US and the Soviet Union, leading to heightened competition in space technology and exploration. It also raised concerns about national security and scientific advancement in the US.

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How big was sputnik 1?

Sputnik 1 was about 58 centimeters (23 inches) in diameter and weighed around 83.6 kilograms (184 pounds).


Why did sputnik create such a panic in America?

If they can put a satellite in orbit they can launch a H-bomb at us too. It wasn't quite true with Sputnik 1, but it was with Sputnik 2.


What was America's first satellite?

Sputnik 1. It was launched on the 4th of October, 1957


What invention made the launch of sputnik 1 possible?

Big, strong rockets.


What does the 1 in sputnik 1 mean?

It means it was the first sputnik.


Is Sputnik 1 a Russian spacecraft?

Sputnik 1 was a Russian satellite.


Why was there not a sputnik 4?

Because the Sputnik program ended with Sputnik 3. Albeit there was a Sputnik 40 and 41 but these were to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Sputnik 1.


What is the names of the s first spacecrafts into space?

Sputnik 1 Sputnik 1


What was first satellite in space called?

the name of the first satellite is Sputnik


Were Sputnik 1 and 2 launched at the same place?

No, Sputnik 1 and Sputnik 2 were not launched from the same place. Sputnik 1 was launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, while Sputnik 2 was launched from the same location.


What was onboard sputnik 1?

The only known contents of Sputnik 1 are Electronics and some batteries.


Who went in sputnik 1?

Only things the sputnik 1 is known to have contained are Electronics and batteries.