Today marks the 58th anniversary of the launch of Sputnik 1, the first artificial Earth satellite ever to grace orbit, as well as the starting pistol of the space race. As if that isn’t enough of a reason for space enthusiasts to raise a glass, the anniversary coincides with the kickoff of World Space Week (WSW), the largest public space celebration in the world, which features 1,400 events spanning 80 countries.

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