The Space Race began with the launch of which satellite?

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CSputnik 1

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Correct Answer: C: Sputnik 1

Explanation: The correct answer is C: Sputnik 1. The Space Race began with the Soviet launch of Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite, on October 4, 1957. This shocked the US, which launched Explorer 1 on January 31, 1958.

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