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The First U.S. Satellite

On January 31, 1958, the United States made its first successful leap into space with the launch of Explorer 1. This historic satellite not only marked America's entry into the ...space race but also led to a groundbreaking scientific discovery the Van Allen radiation belts. Developed by a team led by Dr. Wernher von Braun and Dr. James Van Allen, Explorer 1 carried a Geiger counter that helped reveal the presence of these charged particles around Earth, demonstrating the importance of space exploration for both scientific and technological progress. This monumental moment remains a key chapter in the history of space exploration.

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