The Soviet launch of Sputnik on 4 October 1957, and then of Sputnik II carrying the dog Laika on 3 November 1957, displayed Soviet pre-eminence in rocketry and space science. It galvanised U.S. efforts and prompted the foundation of NASA in 1958.
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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Russia launches Sputnik, first satellite". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 February 2010 [https://staging.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=3320, accessed 23 November 2024.]
