oct 9, 1957 - Soviets launch Sputnik (Oct 1957)

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(Oct. 4 1957) Soviets launch this; Later launched Sputnik II w/ dog; Hurt US self confidence, doubts on US's scientific superiority; Open possibility of USSR launching ICBMs;

led to "rocket fever" - Eisenhower est NASA, billions of $ to rocket development;

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