Sputnik 1 launch anniversary marks start of Space Age

Sputnik 1 Space Age Russian Aerospace Forces satellite launch space monitoring

On October 4, 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite, from the Baikonur Cosmodrome. The 58-centimeter aluminum sphere emitted radio pulses that could be detected by amateur radio operators worldwide, marking the official beginning of the Space Age and triggering the Space Race between the Soviet Union and the United States.

In commemoration of this milestone, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced that the Russian Aerospace Forces have established a comprehensive system for global space monitoring. This system includes orbital and radar tracking for detecting missile threats and managing the Russian orbital constellation. The Ministry emphasized the importance of maintaining readiness for missile attack warnings and the launch of both military and dual-use spacecraft.

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Baikonur Cosmodrome · Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation · NASA · Russian Aerospace Forces · Russian Ministry of Defence · Russian Space Forces · Sergei Korolev · Soviet Union · Sputnik · Sputnik 1

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[○ 1 SOURCE] The Russian Space Troops are tasked with maintaining readiness for missile attack warning systems and space surveillance. lat.sputnikportal.rs
[● 2 SOURCES] The Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite, on October 4, 1957. funchalnoticias.net · beta.rs
[○ 1 SOURCE] Key priorities for the Space Troops include launching dual-use military and space vehicles and intercontinental ballistic missiles. lat.sputnikportal.rs