Sixty years since Sputnik - the satellite that changed the world

Sixty years ago, Sputnik became the first satellite in space and changed the world forever.
Launched by the Soviet Union on 4th October, 1957, this shiny orb kick-started the space race, and opened up the heavens for mankind to explore.
To mark the occasion we arranged access to the private museum of RSC Energia, the Russian state company that actually built the world’s first satellite, officially called Sputnik-1. Hanging in this Moscow treasure trove of pioneering space probes is one of the original Sputnik flight spares, built in 1957. Compact, at just over 80 kilogrammes, its polished surfaces and distinctive antennae are now unmistakable - look at this satellite, and the first word in your mind is 'Sputnik'.
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[@ibnrawandi2713]

Growing up in the Middle East, my generation was inspired by the space achievements of the USSR. As to the American moon landing, it was like a spoiled child moving the finishing line further in order to score a win

[@tomservo5007]

'moving the finishing line' -- how so? It was incredibly difficult to accomplish.

[@germ3137]

I really understand this.

[@hawkmaster381]

Love this! Thanks for posting!

[@atomikcosmonaut522]

This is cool, i like the music and videoclips. And rip liaka

[@atomikcosmonaut522]

@Dimitry Chernoff thanks?

[@fredricful]

Holde mensker i arbei med og skyte opp material til månen lage greier bygge?

[@fredricful]

Trenger du penger ja da er det vell bare og trykke inn ett tall på en datamaskin så mensker får lønn for fint arbei eller? Va er problemet?

[@ThePeterDislikeShow]

From beep-beep-beep to a man on the moon in 12 years. Wow.

[@rrt4511]

If by moon you mean some studio in Hollywood lol

[@MrHat.]

@@rrt4511 not true one bit

[@variegatus4674]

@@rrt4511 Do mental hospitals take people in like you?

[@ARichardP]

Seems like a logical next step to try to get to the moon once you’ve made it into space. It’s right there in the sky every night. It was the Cold War after all. The expense was crazy but it sure united Americans more than about anything ever did. Those were exciting times.

[@emmanuelquerol]

1:13 Vyacheslav Molotov.

[@MrLinguist88]

mono...really..?

[@user-up3lf6wv3s]

Спасибо за память! Мы знаем,помним, гордимся.Первые ракеты,спутники и космические корабли в СССР создавало поколение Победителей!

[@imakelegostuff8684]

Why does Sputnik have those leg things

[@stopcopying2887]

It's the antennas

[@etoiledor3416]

👂👁️👁️👂

[@fortniterobloxpro6774]

Etoile Dor 👂👀 👂 👃🏽 👅

[@robertlancaster8190]

Only the left channel is working…

[@TheBhendrock]

They cooked the Dog that's messed up you FREAKS

[@tropicalpalmtree]

they had to test it somehow you fool

[@TheBhendrock]

tropicalpalmtree where were you? they could of used you instead?

[@tropicalpalmtree]

i wasn't born, try again

[@atomikcosmonaut522]

Woof woof

[@kerbalstar5309]

@@georgetexstel5837 You've got a good point 1 more like for your reply