The Coming of the Space Age

The Coming of the Space Age refers to the period starting in the late 1950s when humans began exploring beyond Earth’s atmosphere. This era was marked by significant achievements such as the launch of satellites, the first artificial satellite, Sputnik, by the Soviet Union in 1957, and eventually humans traveling to the Moon. It transformed our understanding of space, enabling scientific research, communication, navigation, and exploration. This shift from ground-based observation to active space missions marked a new chapter in technological innovation and our quest to understand the universe.