Question

Which of the following was the catalyst for the United States entering the space race?

the dropping of the atomic bomb
the launching of Sputnik
the recent creation of NATO

Answer 1

Answer:

The launching of Sputnik

Explanation:

Answer 2

The catalyst for the United States entering the space is the launching of Sputnik.

Explanation:

• It is known to be world's first artificial satellite that was launched by Russia which dramatically intensified the arms race followed by raising cold war tensions between the then super powers.
• In addition to that Russia launched yet another satellite which continued the race of space,though both the powers were in continuous race of working to develop new technology specially in nuclear and space works.
• Meanwhile the success of the Russian's launch played a major impact on the war and the United states as later feared that they had fallen apart and behind which led and pushed the the later's policy makers to accelerate space and weapons programs specially.

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