1957 Soviet Satellites Sent Into Orbit

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Space Exploration, Group 917, Puzzle 4 (Caroline Herschel).

Question

1957 Soviet Satellites Sent Into Orbit

Answer

SPUTNIK

Word Meaning:

SPUTNIK — (historical) Any of a series of Soviet robotic space satellites, especially the first one in 1957.

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