On October 4th, 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1, the world’s first artificial satellite, into orbit, sending a simple but iconic beep across the globe. This video explores the design, ...

Today marks an amazing anniversary. It was 50 years ago on October 4th, the first unmanned satellite was launched into outer space. Sputnik was about the size of a microwave oven, but it caused fear ...