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Puerto Vallarta News NetworkTechnology News | October 2007 

Sputnik Still Surprises at 50
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Boris Chertok, a key developer of the satellite which celebrated its 50-year launch anniversary on Oct 4, still marvels at its significance.

The launch marked the dawn of the space age, but Chertok says the Sputnik satellite was initially regarded as a "toy" by some who worked on the project.

Matt Cowan reports for Reuters.

SOUNDBITE: Boris Chertok, one of Sputnik's Chief Designers



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