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Allie Hutchison

65 years ago, “simple satellite” Sputnik redefined space science — and sent a sinister message


Earth’s first-ever artificial satellite Sputnik launched on October 4, 1957. In that moment, which occurred sixty-five years ago, the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union transformed into a race to dominate not only Earth but also space.

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