The Washington Post, July 31st, 1997
This country has long prided itself on the many firsts accomplished during the heyday of a space program that dates back to the Soviet days. This fall, Russian cosmonauts will perform what perhaps will be a bittersweet first: the launch of a monument-in-orbit, a working replica of Sputnik I, the world's original man-made satellite. The 184-pound sphere will be placed in orbit during a spacewalk by the next crew of the troubled Mir space station, Russian space officials announced today. The launch will mark the 40th anniversary of Sputnik I's ascent. The goal of the anniversary celebration is t...
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