50 Years Ago, a New World Launched |
| Published: October 2, 2007, 12:00 am |
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News flash, Oct. 4, 1957: The Russians have launched a tiny moon. It is an artificial satellite, 184 pounds, a pumpkin-size sphere polished to a shine. The Russians call it Sputnik. As it passes over the United States it transmits a signal -- surely the most ominous beep-beep-beep that any American... [ Full article ] |
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