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50 years ago, on 4 October 1957, the world was shocked by a tiny dot that could be seen flying by high in the night sky It was the first craft to orbit the Earth, the Soviet satellite Sputn

50 years ago, on 4 October 1957, the world was shocked by a tiny dot that could be seen flying by high in the night sky It was the first craft to orbit the Earth, the Soviet satellite Sputn

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Recording Date: Oct 5, 1957

Media Size: 3,622×2,907 Pixels

50 years ago, on 4 October 1957, the world was shocked by a tiny dot that could be seen flying by high in the night sky It was the first craft to orbit the Earth, the Soviet satellite Sputn

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