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First Russian Sputnik 1957_Soviet Space Exploration _Original Pin Badge
First Russian Sputnik 1957_Soviet Space Exploration _Original Pin Badge

First Russian Sputnik 1957_Soviet Space Exploration _Original Pin Badge

$ 4.75

Availability: 80 in stock
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Russian Federation
  • Condition: Excellent condition. Photo of the actual item

    Description

    First Russian Sputnik 1957_ USSR Space Exploration_ Pin Badge
    Original badge in excellent condition.
    Sputnik 1 ("Satellite-1", or "Elementary Satellite 1") was the first artificial Earth satellite launched by the Soviet Union
    on 4 October 1957, orbiting for three weeks before its batteries died. Two months later it fell back into the atmosphere.
    The satellite's success triggered
    the American Sputnik crisis and the Space Race, part of the Cold War.
    We combine shipping for badges.
    Sending by registered mail with tracking number.
    IMGP 4856