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OpenStudy (anonymous):

While Soviets rejoiced in the success of the Sputnik program, Americans feared Soviet advancements in science decided to work cooperatively with the Soviet on a space program reacted by developing a hydrogen bomb used it to gather support for the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team

OpenStudy (anonymous):

The best answer is the first one. The Americans were freaked out for a number of reasons. One, the Soviets launched a satellite into space before we did. Two, if they could launch a satellite into space, their rocket tech was considerably advanced giving them the kind of range that could threaten the US from around the globe.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Thanks mate!

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