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Sputnik, launched by the Soviet Union on October 4, 1957, did not have a specific destination in the traditional sense, as it was the first artificial satellite placed into Earth's orbit. Its primary purpose was to orbit the Earth and transmit radio signals back to ground stations, marking a significant milestone in the Space Race. Sputnik completed an orbit approximately every 90 minutes, demonstrating the feasibility of space exploration and advancing satellite technology.

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