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Which country was the first to launch a satellite into space?

1. USA
2. Russia
3. China
4. France

Correct answer: Russia

Solution

The first artificial satellite, Sputnik 1, was launched by the Soviet Union. In modern option wording, this corresponds to Russia.

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