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Sputnik Replica

Sputnik Replica

Model of the Sputnik satellite at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. Launched by the Soviet Union in 1957, it was the first man-made object to orbit the earth.
Galleries: National Air and Space Museum, Satellite Telecommunications, Space Race
Keywords: aerospace, coldwar, district of columbia, national air and space museum, russia, satillite, smithsonian, smithsonian, smithsonianair and space museum, spacerace, sputnik, ussr, washington dc
Photo Location: National Air and Space Museum, Washington, DC
Photographer: Dr. Roy Winkelman
Date of Photo: 06/25/2009
Device Make: Canon
Device Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Original Dimensions: 5616×3744
Picture Orientation: Landscape
GPS Coordinates: 38°53'18.49"N 77°1'11.34"W
Picture Number: 851