oct 4, 1957 - Sputnik 1 was launched
Description:
Sputnik 1 was made out of polished metal with four external antennas and two radio transmitters which caused it to make a beep! sound. It orbited for 3 weeks transmitting signals to Earth for that 21 days. This satellite was the start of the Space Race, which annoyed the Americans because the Soviets had completely the task before them.Added to timeline:
Date:
oct 4, 1957
Now
~ 68 years ago