On October 4th, 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1, the world’s first artificial satellite, into orbit, sending a ...

Oct. 4—66 years ago, on October 4, 1957, the Soviet Union launched the world into the space race after sending the first satellite, Sputnik 1, into orbit. Sputnik 1 weighed around 184 pounds and was ...

Earlier this month, President Joe Biden gave the order to shoot down a balloon, termed a “weather balloon” by Chinese officials. Off the South Carolina coast, two F-22 fighter jets from Langley Air ...

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - In the final months of 1957, United States Senator Lyndon B. Johnson told the American public that space travel was “just over the horizon.” “Space ships are only a few years ...

In cosmic terms, half a century is a mere blink of an eyelid. But for mankind, much has happened in the 50 years since Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite, was launched by the Soviet Union on 4 ...

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 ...

In 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1 into orbit. It was a disheartening defeat for the United States, which was racing to launch its own satellite first. But losing the opening gambit in the ...

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, ...

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