EP01 · Script ready
Sputnik
The beep that began the space age
October 4, 1957
A polished metal sphere the size of a beach ball reached orbit and changed the world — proving the USSR got to space first and igniting the Space Race.
What the episode covers
- The 1957 launch and the R-7 rocket.
- Why a beep terrified the US.
- Korolev, the secret Chief Designer.
Languages
Português (BR)Português (PT)EnglishРусский