The story of Laika, the first dog in space, has been shrouded in legend, misinformation, and propaganda since she first ...

In the midst of the Space Race – a little over a year since Sputnik's launch – the Soviet Union scored another win when Luna ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. From the streets of Moscow to the stars: Laika, the soviet ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Oct. 4, 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1 into space, simultaneously launching the USSR and the United States into a space race.

In cosmic terms, half a century is a mere blink of an eyelid. But for mankind, much has happened in the 50 years since Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite, was launched by the Soviet Union on 4 ...

Are you obsessed with Sputnik, the Space Race, Googie architecture and radioactive powers for superheroes? Look out, it seems like your fetish is about to get a name: “Atompunk.” According to a ...

In 1957, a little beeping ball stunned the world. Sputnik I, launched 50 years ago on Oct. 4, set the stage for many more satellites to follow and... Sputnik I, the First Satellite to Orbit Earth, ...

What was the Sputnik "panic"? -- The most fateful decision of his presidency? -- Eisenhower's reaction to Sputnik -- Space and Eisenhower's principles -- Cheerleader-in-chief -- Gloom, gloom, gloom -- ...

A metro area pickleball tournament raised funds over the weekend for 3 children’s charities, with 100% of the proceeds going to kids in need. Kansas City foodies will be able to enjoy multicourse ...