Sputnik as a catalyst Dec 11, 2007 17:59:45 GMT -5 Quote Select PostDeselect PostLink to PostMemberGive GiftBack to Top Post by chrisr07 on Dec 11, 2007 17:59:45 GMT -5 I am researching the effect Sputnik had on American perception of itself and the world. Started space race and pushed American space program.