Posted on Oct 4, 2019

Sputnik 1 - Wikipedia

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62 years ago, today, Sputnik was launched, shocking the US and the rest of the world and starting the "Space Race" that culminated with the moon landing in 1969.

Sputnik 1 - Wikipedia

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CW5 Jack Cardwell

Posted 5 y ago

Thanks for the history share.

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SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth

Posted 5 y ago

Excellent share Top, thank you.

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Sputnik 1 - Wikipedia

Sputnik 1 - Wikipedia

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