The world's first artificial satellite, the Soviet Union's Sputnik 1, was launched in October 1957. Just three months later, ...

In 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1, the world's first artificial satellite, into space orbit. The man-made craft sent a radio signal back to Earth for three weeks before its batteries ...

The newly launched Sputnik editorial centre has become the first Russian media outlet broadcasting in the Amharic language in Ethiopia. The media house also announced that there are plans to ...

When the Soviets launched the Sputnik satellite in 1957 ... have replaced some personal—and even romantic—relationships. (1,2) Many remain skeptical of the close bonds humans can forge ...

Hunt graduated from Hallsville in 1951, but his love for the game wasn’t about personal glory on the field. He played ...

Here’s a look at NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration), the United States government agency that conducts research into space. There are 10 major NASA facilities, including the Kennedy ...

Additionally, Conquering Space displays Sputnik 1, the first satellite to orbit Earth, launched by the Soviet Union on Oct 4, 1957. Another highlight is a replica of the American Mercury ...

The Soviet space agency successfully launched Sputnik 1 on October 4th, 1957 and Sputnik 2 a month later. On board Sputnik 2 was Laika, a stray dog, who became the first living creature to orbit ...

The European Commission announced on Wednesday retaliatory measures to new US tariffs that will affect goods worth about 18 ...