Sputnik launched space race from "summary" of The Cold War by John Lewis Gaddis
When the Soviet Union launched the first artificial satellite, Sputnik, into space on October 4, 1957, it caused a seismic shift in the global balance of power. The American public was shocked by this demonstration of Soviet technological prowess, leading to a sense of vulnerability and insecurity. The United States had always prided itself on being at the forefront of scientific and technological innovation, but the successful launch of Sputnik challenged that perception. The launch of Sputnik sparked a sense of urgency in the United States to catch up to the Soviet Union in the realm of space exploration. This event marked the beginning of the space race, a competition between the two superpowers to demonstrate their technological superiority through achievements in space exploration. The United States feared that falling behind in this race would have far-reaching consequences for its national security and glo...
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