Sputnik: The Spark that Launched Humanity into the Space Age

26/12/2024 21 min Temporada 1 Episodio 183
Sputnik: The Spark that Launched Humanity into the Space Age

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Episode Synopsis

On October 4, 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1, the world's first artificial satellite. This seemingly small event sent shockwaves across the globe, igniting the Space Race and forever altering the course of human history. In this episode, we delve into the story of Sputnik: its development, its launch, and its profound impact on the Cold War, scientific advancement, and our understanding of the universe.

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