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First artificial Earth satellite, launched by the Soviet Union on 4 October 1957.

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4 Oct 1957

Sputnik 1. First artificial Earth satellite, launched by the Soviet Union on 4 October 1957.

4 Oct 1957

The Soviet government launched Sputnik 1. Sputnik 1, part of the Space Race.

Sputnik 1 led to NASA and DARPA.

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