What was the Sputnik programme?
Q: What was the Sputnik programme?
A: The Sputnik programme was a Soviet Union spacecraft programme.
Q: What was the significance of Sputnik 1?
A: Sputnik 1 was the first man-made satellite ever to enter orbit.
Q: When was Sputnik 1 launched?
A: Sputnik 1 was launched on October 4, 1957.
Q: How did the United States react to the launch of Sputnik 1?
A: The United States was very surprised when the Soviet Union sent Sputnik 1 into space. It did not want to fall behind.
Q: What did the United States do in response to the launch of Sputnik 1?
A: The United States began spending more money on science and education.
Q: What did the launch of Sputnik 1 lead to?
A: The launch of Sputnik 1 led to the Space Race between the Soviet Union and the United States.
Q: Why did the Space Race begin?
A: The Space Race began because the United States did not want to fall behind the Soviet Union after the launch of Sputnik 1.
