The document discusses key events in the development of nuclear weapons and space technology between 1945-1984: - The U.S. dropped atomic bombs on Japan in 1945 and was initially the sole possessor of nuclear weapons technology until the Rosenbergs were executed for espionage in providing secrets to the Soviet Union, allowing them to develop an atomic bomb in 1949. - Both nations then focused on developing more advanced hydrogen bombs, with the U.S. succeeding in 1952 and the Soviet Union in 1953. Satellite and ICBM technology accelerated the space race during this period. - Notable events include the first Soviet satellite and manned spacecraft launches in 1957-1961 which spurred the U.S. manned

2. 1945- U.S. uses atomic bomb in
Japan

3. For years the United States of
America alone had the
knowledge and ability to make an
Atomic Bomb until…

4. ROSENBERGS
• Executed for
espionage
• Convicted of
giving atomic
secrets to the
Soviet Union

5. 1949 – U.S.S.R. develops the
atomic bomb

6. 1952 – U.S. develops Hydrogen
Bomb

7. 1953–Soviet Union gets the
Hydrogen Bomb

9. 1952–B-52 Stratofortress
Bomber
The B-52G Stratofortress is capable of flying nonstop around
the world and has been in service for over six decades.

10. B-52

11. 1956-Black Jack and Bear

12. Compatible to B-52

14. two-place fighter designed to
attack and destroy enemy aircraft
at night and in all weather
conditions. The F-14 can track
up to 24 targets simultaneously
with its advanced weapons
control system and attack six
with Phoenix AIM-54A missiles
while continuing to scan the
airspace. Armament also
includes a mix of other air
intercept missiles, rockets and
bombs.

16. 1954 - DEW Line-Primary Air
Defense Warning System

18. U.S.S.R. wins the race to outer
space
• 1954 – Sputnik
goes into space
• 1st
satellite in space

19. 1958 – U.S. satellite is launched

20. 1959-ICBM’s missiles

21. 1961-U.S.S.R. launches 1st
manned spacecraft

22. North American Aerospace
Defense Command

23. .S. puts men on
the moon

25. Strategic Defense Initiative

26. 1984 October 10 - Terra-3 illuminates US shuttle. - After
the American decision was taken into 1983 to initiate the 'Star
Wars' strategic defense initiative program, Minister of
Defense Ustinov requested that the Americans be challenged.
As a 'warning shot' the Terra-3 complex was used to track the
space shuttle Challenger with a low power laser. This caused
malfunctions to on-board equipment and temporary blinding
of the crew, leading to a US diplomatic protest.