Sputnik system

The Sputnik system was the Soviet Union's pioneering artificial satellite launched in 1957, marking the beginning of space exploration. It was a spherical satellite equipped with radio transmitters that sent signals back to Earth, demonstrating that human-made objects could orbit the planet. Sputnik's launch sparked global concern about the potential military and technological implications, initiating the space race. It also provided valuable data on satellite orbits and contributed to scientific understanding of the Earth's environment, laying the groundwork for future advancements in space technology and communications.