The effect of Sputnik 1 could best be described in which of the following ways?

Astarting the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union
Bbeginning the development of computer-controlled robotics
Ccausing more cooperation between the United States and the Soviet Union
Dleading to technological innovation and communication with satellites
Edeveloping more global positioning systems in Earth’s orbit

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The effect of the Sputnik 1 can best be described as leading to a technological innovation and communication with satellites. It was the first satellite launched from Earth. The Soviet Union launched the Sputnik 1 in October 1957.

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D. leading to technological innovation and communication with satellites

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