History changed on October 4, 1957, when the Soviet Union successfully launched Sputnik I.

Sputnik’s launch heralded a new era of scientific, engineering, technological advancements that continue to impact our lives today.

The “Space Race” as it was known officially began with great gusto and surprise and the ensuing competition between the US and USSR arguably shaped much of the political era in the post World War 2 era of the 20Th Century.

The world's first artificial satellite was 58 cm.or 22.8 inches in diameter, weighed only 83.6 kg. or 183.9 pounds, and took about 98 minutes to orbit Earth on its elliptical path.

Movement: Japan Quartz Chronograph
Case Colour: Stainless Steel
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Case Size (mm): 44
Lug To Lug (mm):
Dial Colour: Black
Index & Luminous: Applied Index With Japan Luminous
Lens: Mineral
Crown Type: Pull Out
Strap Material: Stainless Steel
Strap Width (mm): 22
Strap Colour: Stainless Steel
Water Resistance (ATM): 5