Definition of Sputnik moment

1. Noun. The moment that a country or a society, in particular the US, realizes that it needs to catch up with the apparent technological and scientific gap that exists between it and some other country, increasing its investment efforts into education and innovative R&D. ¹

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Sputnik Moment

Spring Framework
Spring Web Flow
Springbok
Springboks
Springfield
Springfielder
Springfielders
Springfieldian
Springfieldians
Sprinter
Sprouser
Spruce
Spumavirinae
Spur
Spurs
Sputnik moment (current term)
Spy Wednesday
Spyeria
Spyridon
Sqn Ldr
Squadron Leader
Squadron Leaders
Squalidae
Squalus
Squalus acanthias
Squalus suckleyi
Square Mile
Squaresville
Squariel
Squatina

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