Sputnik
The Shock of the Century
Soviet union, history, 20th century
Artificial satellites
United states, politics and government, 20th century
Public opinion, united states
Opinion publique
Aspect politique
Public opinion
Politique gouvernementale
Political aspects
Politique et gouvernement
Politics and government
History
"On October 4, 1957, as Leave It to Beaver premiered on American television, the Soviet Union launced the first man-made object into space, a 184-pound satellite carrying only a radio transmitter. While Sputnik I immediately shocked the world, its long-term impact was even greater, for it profoundly…
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