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Sputnik was the first artificial satellite, launched by the Soviet Union on October 4, 1957. Its name, derived from the Russian word for "satellite" or "companion," reflects its purpose as a companion to Earth in orbit. The launch marked the beginning of the space age and the U.S.-Soviet space race, significantly impacting science, technology, and geopolitics. Sputnik's successful orbit demonstrated the USSR's advancements in space technology and prompted the United States to accelerate its own space exploration efforts.

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