60 years ago today!! Oct 4, 2017 14:37:52 GMT robert976 likes this Quote Select PostDeselect PostLink to PostMemberGive GiftBack to Top Post by mikeyp on Oct 4, 2017 14:37:52 GMT The launch of Sputnik 1, Earth's first artificial satellite, paved the way for Moonwalking astronauts, robotic exploration of the planets, and space tourism.Read about it at: www.skyandtelescope.com/astronomy-news/sputnik-1-60-years-of-spaceflight/