Orbital Coins Blast Off from Australia with Sputnik in Mind
The Soviet Union launched Sputnik on October 4, 1957. The world’s first artificial satellite was about the size of a basketball, but it didn’t bounce like one.
It’s impact was instead a world-wide event that marked the start of the space race between the United States and the Soviet Union.
Setting aside country affiliation and pride, Sputnik was a huge technological achievement and is worthy of celebration on the eve of its 50th Anniversary.
