The United States launched the first orbiting spacecraft in 1956.

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Lesly Hull

4 April, 16:59

The United States launched the first orbiting spacecraft in 1956.

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Rudy Pace · Answer 1

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April · Answer 2

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It was the Soviet Union - in 1957.

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I should add ...

In September 1956, the U. S. Army did launch a missile that could have put a satellite into orbit if it had included a live third stage, but that's not considered "orbiting."

I don't think this counts though.

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The United States launched the first orbiting spacecraft in 1956.

True

False