What was the result when the Soviet Union launched Sputnik I in 1957?

A.

It was the first time the Soviet Union invested any time into space technology.

B.

It started the Space Race between the United States and the Soviet Union.

C.

It was the first time the Soviet Union successfully created a nuclear weapon.

D.

It was the beginning of the arms race between the United States and the Soviet Union.

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Grant Hurley

25 July, 18:27

What was the result when the Soviet Union launched Sputnik I in 1957?

A.

It was the first time the Soviet Union invested any time into space technology.

B.

It started the Space Race between the United States and the Soviet Union.

C.

It was the first time the Soviet Union successfully created a nuclear weapon.

D.

It was the beginning of the arms race between the United States and the Soviet Union.

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Pablo Espinoza · Answer 1

The correct answer is B It started the Space Race between the United States and the Soviet Union.

Because C and D are absolutely not correct and A is not true

But the launch of Sputnik did signify the begging of the space race.