Sputnik's Legacy
http://whyfiles.org/047sputnik/index.html

David Tenenbaum, Terry Devitt, Amy Toburen, Susan Trebach, The Why Files, The Why Files, The Why Files, The Why Files

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This Why Files article reviews the beginning of the 'Space Race' with the Soviet Union launch of Sputnik - Earth's first artificial satellite. In this article, the US response to the launch of Sputnik is examined, as well as what the next Sputnik-type event might be.

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Subject: Geoscience:Lunar and Planetary Science
Grade Level: Intermediate (3-5), General Public, High School (9-12), Middle (6-8)
Theme: Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Planetary Science