Question

The successful launch of Sputnik 1 was the first instance of what?

Answer 1

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Sputnik 1. On Oct. 4, 1957, Sputnik 1 successfully launched and entered Earth's orbit. Thus, began the space age.

The successful launch shocked the world, giving the former Soviet Union the distinction of putting the first human-made object into space.

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