Question

Which was an important effect of the Soviet Union's Sputnik launch?

Answer 1

The Untied States invested in science education and created NASA

Answer 2

An important eddect of the Soviet Union´s Sputnik launch was that the United States invested in science education and created NASA.

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is an independent agency of the United States Federal Government responsible for the civilian space program, as well as aeronautics and aerospace research. NASA, was established in 1958, in replace of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics.

Later on, most US space exploration efforts have been led by NASA, including the Apollo Moon landing missions.