... launch led directly to many new developments in scientific and military fields, including the foundations of NASA and The Space Act. The date officially marked the beginning of the space age, as well as the space race between the United States and the U.S.S.R. Before the U.S. could quickly respond, the Soviets launched another satellite less than a month later on November third, Sputnik ... discovery of magnetic radiation belts around the Earth (now known as Van Allen Belts, named after the project leader) which is considered the first major scientific discovery during the space age. Ev...

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... to knights in shining armor. General Horner's perspective on air operations during the decade of preparation (mobility), the attack and the future of aerospace power has given his successors a new age of doctrine. His understanding has brought new light to future implications of air combat. And his leadership and understanding of how the Air Force complements the battlefield will be a lesson ... ...

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