Launched by the Soviet Union in 1957, Sputnik was the first artificial satellite to orbit Earth. It revolutionized space exploration by transmitting radio signals back to scientists, enabling groundbreaking research. Space agencies, engineers, and students benefit from its legacy, which sparked the space race and advanced global communication technologies.
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