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Originally Posted by The Batlord
Wouldn't the Soviets have *** in their pants at the chance to embarrass America?
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No-one would believe Russia and accuse the government of sour grapes.
Besides, the US-Russia joint space program was on the horizon, which was beneficial for both. Having bad blood between the two wouldn't have been a wise move, as the US Government would have vehemently denied it (obviously).