Question

The United States launched the first orbiting spacecraft in 1956.

True
False

Answer 1

The answer is false

Answer 2

False

It was the Soviet Union - in 1957.

Step-by-step explanation:

I should add....

In September 1956, the U.S. Army did launch a missile that could have put a satellite into orbit if it had included a live third stage, but that's not considered "orbiting."

I don't think this counts though.