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Where was the first artificial satellite launched from?
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Quick Answer
Sputnik 1 was launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.
The Full Story
Sputnik 1 was launched by the Soviet Union from Site 1 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, in present-day Kazakhstan, on October 4, 1957. At the time, the area was part of the Soviet Union and remains one of the world's most important space launch sites. The launch marked the beginning of the Space Age. Baikonur is still used today for many crewed and uncrewed missions.
Key Facts
1.Launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome
2.Launch date: October 4, 1957
3.Site 1 was the specific launch pad
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