Fifty Years Later: a Look at Sputnik's Legacy

When Sputnik first orbited the Earth 50 years ago, the world gazed at the heavens in awe and appr...  More »

When Sputnik first orbited the Earth 50 years ago, the world gazed at the heavens in awe and apprehension. The world's first man-made satellite marked a stunning achievement and helped define the course of the space race. (Oct. 3)  « Less