Sputnik, What impact did Sputnik have on the development of the internet?

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Just a brief description of Sputnik and the impact it had on the development of the internet?

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Answer by Bored Goblin
Sputnik was the first sattellite that humans sent into space, and it was sent by the Soviet Union. It showed the US that it needs to invest into technology to remain ahead. And that technology investment has lead to personal computers and internet 30 years later.

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