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dec 30, 1956 - The First Successful Satellite Launched.

Description:

the Soviet Union successfully
launched Sputnik I. The world's first autonomous, artificial satellite was 22.8
inches in diameter and weighed only 183.9 pounds.

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Date:

dec 30, 1956
Now
~ 68 years ago