Question

which country launched the first satellite into outer space? the soviet union great britain germany the united states

Answer 1

Answer:

• The Soviet Union

Explanation:

On 4 October 1957, the Soviet Union propelled the world's first fake satellite, Sputnik 1.  

The launch of the satellite (twice the span of a basketball) was an essential moment for the nation, as the Space Race with the Soviet Union was simply starting.

Answer 2

The first ever artificial satellite was the Sputnik-1 and it was launched by the Soviet Union.