On this day in history, October 4, 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1, the world's first artificial satellite, into orbit. This monumental event marked the beginning of the space age and the U.S.-Soviet space race, igniting global interest in space exploration and technology. Sputnik 1 transmitted radio pulses back to Earth, capturing the imagination of millions and paving the way for future space missions.
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