Originally brought about by the launching of the Russian Space Satellite, Ripnak, the movement to educate our nation's brightest students continues today, so we can continue to be a viable force in the global economy.

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The movement to educate the nation's brightest students was actually spurred by the launch of the Soviet satellite Sputnik, not "Ripnak." Sputnik's launch in 1957 led to increased emphasis on science and technology education in the United States.

Originally Brought About by the Launching of the Russian Space