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After the success of the Sputnik launch in 1957, the US feared that it would never be able to launch its own satellite. the USSR had used technology developed by the US. the Soviets had superior nuclear capabilities. any future satellites would not be as successful.

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Answer They would not be able to send their own satellite to space

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