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Sputnik 1 First Satellite PHOTO Soviet Union 1957 Space Race Begins:
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FANTASTIC SPACE EXPLORATION PHOTO

On Oct. 4, 1957, Sputnik 1 successfully launched and entered Earth\'s orbit. Thus, began the space age. The successful launch shocked the world, giving the former Soviet Union the distinction of putting the first human-made object (satellite) into space. The word \'Sputnik\' originally meant \'fellow traveler,\' but has become synonymous with \'satellite\' in modern Russian.

This historic image shows a technician putting the finishing touches on Sputnik 1, humanity\'s first artificial satellite. The pressurized sphere made of aluminum alloy had five primary scientific objectives: Test the method of placing an artificial satellite into Earth orbit; provide information on the density of the atmosphere by calculating its lifetime in orbit; test radio and optical methods of orbital tracking; determine the effects of radio wave propagation though the atmosphere; and, check principles of pressurization used on the satellites.

Image Credit: NASA/

Wonderful glossy 5x7 inchB&W photograph, professionally reproduced (not junk created on a home computer).Only the finest quality.

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