Title: 1957 - Launch of Sputnik Satellites

 

About: The Soviet Union takes the initiative in the Space Race by launching two satellites into orbit, the second containing Laika, a stray dog. The Sputnik launches changed everything. As a technical achievement, it caught the world's attention and the Americans off guard. The public reacted with fear that the Soviets' ability to launch such a satellite would translate to the ability to launch ballistic missiles that could carry nuclear weapons from Europe to the U.S, prompting the creation of NASA to counter Soviet satellite supremacy. 

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Decade: 1950s

Year: 1957

Region: Space

Country: USSR

Discovery: Exploration

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Type: Historical Event

Impact: 5

Artist: Vlad Nikulin

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Date Created: 01/05/2021

Group: Genesis

Number: 015/100

Price: 0.2 ETH

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