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Because america and Russia were 'competing' to see who could put the first man-made object into space. Russia launched Sputnik 1 - beating the americans.

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Sputnik 1 was the first artificial satellite launched into space, by the Soviet Union in 1957. It was a big deal to America because it marked the beginning of the space race between the US and the Soviet Union, leading to heightened competition in space technology and exploration. It also raised concerns about national security and scientific advancement in the US.

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