Why did the United States suffer a loss of confidence following the launch of Sputnik I? The United States knew that they would not be able to build a satellite like Sputnik I. The United States assumed that they would be first into space, before the Soviets. It was a better satellite than the ones the United States had launched. The space race had ended, and the United States had lost to the USSR.

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19 July, 06:09

Why did the United States suffer a loss of confidence following the launch of Sputnik I? The United States knew that they would not be able to build a satellite like Sputnik I. The United States assumed that they would be first into space, before the Soviets. It was a better satellite than the ones the United States had launched. The space race had ended, and the United States had lost to the USSR.

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Nasir Booth · Answer 1

The United States assumed that they would be first into space, before the Soviets

When the Soviet Union successfully launched the Sputnik 1 the U. S was shocked

On the U. S first attempt to launch their satellite the rocket exploded, embarrassing the nation

Ada Burton · Answer 2

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The United States assumed that they would be first into space, before the Soviets.