1957: Sputnik 1
Sputnik 1 was the first artificial satellite to be put into orbit. It was launched into geocentric orbit by the Soviet Union on October 4, 1957. This date is commonly recognized as the official beginning of the Space Age.
Sputnik 1 was the first artificial satellite to be put into orbit. It was launched into geocentric orbit by the Soviet Union on October 4, 1957. This date is commonly recognized as the official beginning of the Space Age.