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America launched its first satellite, Explorer 1, on January 31, 1958. This marked a significant milestone in the Space Race, occurring shortly after the Soviet Union had launched Sputnik 1 in 1957. Explorer 1 was instrumental in the discovery of the Van Allen radiation belts. Its successful launch demonstrated the United States' growing capabilities in space exploration.

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