oct 4, 1957 - Sputnik (Satellite) Launched

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The Soviet Union became the first state to send a satellite into space. The satellite circled the globe a few times before burning up, but scientists all over the world kept their eyes on the satellite.

Significance: This early victory in the Space Race led to a streak of first for the Soviet Union, ending only when Americans were the first to land on the moon.

Image Credit: Myself (Aditya Mishra)

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