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Space-Sputnik I-Pravda
(FILES) Picture dated 06 October 1957 shows the frontpage of the Sovietic newspaper Pravda after the launch of worlds first satellite Sputnik I. On October 04 1957, the then-Union of Socialist Soviet Republics launched the worlds first man-made satellite, called Sputnik. It was an event which at one sparked the so-called " space-race" and pushed the frontiers of the Cold War outside the Earths atmosphere. / AFP PHOTO / FILES PRAVDA / -
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This iconic print captures a pivotal moment in history - the front page of the Soviet newspaper Pravda after the launch of Sputnik I, the world's first man-made satellite. Dated October 6,1957, this image symbolizes not only a remarkable scientific achievement but also an escalation of tensions during the Cold War era. On October 4,1957, the Union of Socialist Soviet Republics (USSR) successfully launched Sputnik I into space. This groundbreaking event marked humanity's entry into the Space Age and ignited what would be known as the "space race" between superpowers. The USSR had taken a significant lead by launching this small metal sphere equipped with radio transmitters that orbited Earth every 98 minutes. The impact was profound; it pushed boundaries beyond our planet's atmosphere and intensified competition between nations striving for technological supremacy. As depicted in this print from Agence France-Presse (AFP), Pravda captured both national pride and global attention through its bold front-page headline. The accompanying caricature drawing adds an artistic touch to commemorate this historic milestone in astronautics. It serves as a reminder of how one single event can shape human endeavors and aspirations for years to come. Decades later, Sputnik I remains an emblematic symbol of scientific progress and geopolitical rivalries intertwined within our collective memory.
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