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select the correct answer from each drop-down menu
how did the soviet union impact us advancement in the 1950s?
the soviet union became the first country to launch a in 1957. this caused a great deal of concern in the united states because it showed that the country was falling behind in the development of . in response, president eisenhower authorized a federal agency that would become the basis for a massive new .
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Explanation:

1. In 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite, which shocked the US.
2. This launch exposed a perceived US gap in missile/rocket technology, a key part of space and military tech.
3. President Eisenhower responded by creating the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), which became the foundation for large-scale US space exploration efforts.

Answer:

1. First dropdown: artificial satellite (Sputnik 1)
2. Second dropdown: missile and space technology
3. Third dropdown: space exploration program (NASA)