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Greetings Card : Space-Sputnik I-Pravda
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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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Astronautics Drawing Satellite Space Mission Vertical Front Page
Greetings Card (7"x5")
"Step into the past with our captivating selection from the Media Storehouse range of Greetings Cards. This vintage design features an iconic image from Agence France-Presse (AFP): the front page of Sovietic newspaper Pravda, dated October 6, 1957, commemorating the historic launch of Sputnik I - the world's first satellite. A perfect blend of history and nostalgia, this card is sure to leave a lasting impression. Ideal for anniversaries, milestones, or simply to brighten someone's day, our retro greetings cards are a unique and thoughtful choice."
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
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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