First Artificial Satellite (Sputnik)
Unverified
Date
October 04, 1957
Type
World
Author
htristian82
Categories
Science & Technology
Event Details
On October 4, 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1, the first artificial Earth satellite. It emitted radio pulses detectable by amateur radio operators worldwide.
It marked the beginning of the Space Age and the Space Race, spurring technological advancements in rocketry, telecommunications, and GPS.