How this Russian spacecraft sparked a revolution for space travel as we know it

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OTD in Space - October 4: Sputnik 1 Becomes 1st Human-Made Satellite to Orbit the Earth

On Oct. 4, 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1, the satellite that started the Space Race. Sputnik 1 was the first human-made object to orbit the Earth, and it set off a wave of fear and anxiety ...
USA Today

Period that began with the launch of Sputnik 1 Crossword Clue

In case you've faced some hurdles solving the clue, Period that began with the launch of Sputnik 1, we've got the answer for you. Crossword puzzles offer a fantastic opportunity to engage your mind, ...
Seeking Alpha

Is DeepSeek A Sputnik Moment?

The Soviet Union's October 1957 launch of the world's first artificial satellite, Sputnik 1, stunned the U.S., which reckoned it had a commanding lead in "the Space Race." Some of the clever software ...
KCTV News

This day in history: Soviet Union kicks off ‘space race’ with launch of Sputnik I

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Oct. 4, 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1 into space, simultaneously launching the USSR and the United States into a space race.
Astronomy

Nov. 3, 1957: The flight of Laika

Sputnik 2 was launched by the Soviets shortly after Sputnik 1, with its rapid preparation intended to sustain propaganda momentum and align with the 40th anniversary of the Bolshevik Revolution. This ...