Question

In the last three paragraphs of the article, the author mentions rockets from earlier centuries. How was Sputnik different

from the earlier rockets?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Sputnik used less fuel.
Sputnik flew higher.
Sputnik was built by the military.
Sputnik was smaller.

Answer 1

A

Step-by-step explanation:

It was the first in a series of four satellites as part of the Sputnik program of the former Soviet Union and was planned as a contribution to the International Geophysical Year (1957-1958). Three of these satellites (Sputnik 1, 2, and 3) reached Earth orbit.