-This illustration from Life magazine showing the orbits of the Sputnik satellite characterizes the threat from the Soviet Union to the United States as being .

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The illustration likely emphasizes the pervasive and unavoidable nature of the Soviet threat by showing the satellite's orbit covering a vast area, suggesting that the influence or danger represented by the Soviet Union (through its technological advancements like Sputnik) is inescapable.

-This Illustration from Life Magazine Showing the Orbits of the Sputnik