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The USSR placed the first satellite named into space.

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Apollo 11

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Sputnik

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Gemini

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Skylab

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The correct option is B Sputnik
The USSR placed Sputnik, the first satellite in space. Thus, USSR got a big lead in the competition with USA to put satellites in space.

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