The launch of Sputnik in 1957, though an ambitious project given the technological limitations of the era, successfully demonstrated the viability of satellite communication. This event, occurring amidst the Cold War, ignited the space race and spurred significant advancements in rocketry and satellite technology. Its simple yet effective 1-watt transmitter and radio beacon played a crucial role in demonstrating the feasibility of orbiting spacecraft and opened the door for future space exploration.
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