oct 4, 1947 - Sputnik
Description:
Date: October 4th, 1947Who: Soviet Union
What: Earth Satellite
Mission: Technology Demonstration
Aim: To Orbit earth and be first in space
Key Figures: Lasted 3 weeks, then 3
months after the batteries went flat.
Success: Yes
Added to timeline:
Date:
oct 4, 1947
Now
~ 77 years ago