On a normal Friday night in America, the Soviet satellite Sputnik is thrust into space—altering the Cold War and space travel forever.

On a normal Friday night in America, the Soviet satellite Sputnik is thrust into outer space—completely altering the Cold War and space travel forever.

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Sputnik Declassified: Part 1

Sputnik is seen as an enormous triumph for the Soviet Union. Learn what happens behind the scenes during one of the 20th century's most important chapters.