On this day in 1957, the Space Race began. 🌍✨ When the USSR launched Sputnik I, the first satellite to orbit Earth, the world changed overnight. The beeping sphere circling above wasn’t just a scientific triumph—it was a geopolitical shockwave. Suddenly, America was no longer ahead… and fear fueled a new era of innovation, rivalry, and discovery. 🎥 See how one small satellite sparked a global race for space in “Sputnik Declassified,” streaming now on Curiosity Stream. #OnThisDay #Sputnik #Spac
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