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On October 4, 1957, the Soviet Union successfully launched the world's first artificial satellite, Sputnik 1, into orbit. This event marked the beginning of the space race between the United States and the Soviet Union as Americans realized the advancements in space technology by the Soviets posed a potential national security threat.

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