The standard Sputnik story goes like this: It was the launch of this metal ball that forced the United States to elevate the pursuit of science. But that’s not quite true. Technically speaking, Sputnik was no more sophisticated than a cheap transmitter from Radio Shack attached to 120 pounds of batteries. It was the R-7 [...]
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Sputnik Stunned the World, and Its Rocket Scared the Pentagon
October 3rd, 2007 · No Comments
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