10/25/2026
On October 4, 1957, the world entered the modern Space Age when the Soviet Union successfully launched Sputnik 1, humanity's first artificial satellite, into low Earth orbit. Traveling at approximately 29,000 kilometers per hour, the beach-ball-sized metallic sphere emitted distinct radio beeps that could be heard by amateur radio operators across the globe. This milestone fundamentally transformed global technology and defense policies, sparking the intense geopolitical rivalry known as the Space Race and ultimately leading to the founding of ASA.
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