Space Age Modern history

this high-resolution image of hubble ultra deep field includes galaxies of various ages, sizes, shapes, , colors. smallest, reddest galaxies, of distant galaxies have been imaged optical telescope

the space age period encompassing activities related space race, space exploration, space technology, , cultural developments influenced these events. space age began development of several technologies culminated launch of sputnik 1 soviet union in october 1957. world s first artificial satellite, orbiting earth in 98.1 minutes , weighing in @ 83 kg. launch of sputnik 1 ushered new era of political, scientific , technological achievements became known space age. space age characterized rapid development of new technology in close race between united states , soviet union. space age brought first human spaceflight during vostok programme , reached peak apollo program captured imagination of of world s population. landing of apollo 11 event watched on 500 million people around world , recognized 1 of defining moments of 20th century. since , end of space race due dissolution of soviet union, public attention has largely moved other areas.