9 oct. 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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