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Antennas of the Soviet ships are tuned to receive space signals, too. The magical Sputnik
is not just flying around - it is working, constantly sending radio reports; it tells
about the mysteries of the Universe. It contains «a clot» of the most recent advances in
science and technology. Its signals are proudly received by thousands of radio ham enthusiasts
in our country. Radio stations are receiving the readings of the most accurate instruments
installed on the artificial satellite. Decoded reports would help to clarify our knowledge
of Earth gravity field, Earth structure, the Sun radiation, and the nature of the distant
atmosphere layers.
Yesterday, little Moscovites admired Jules Verne's fantasy; today, Motherland moved them
closer to distant planets. And soon, - who knows, - maybe they'll become the participants
of the first flights to the Moon.
Millions of kilometers flew the artificial satellite around the Earth, and everywhere
it is watched closedly. «Saw it, heard it» - reports are coming from North America.
The open ground of Moscow Planetarium become the arena of constant observation, space talks,
and sometimes even heated arguments. This old man is not completely understands the
behavior of the artificial moon - speaking in plain language, how long can it fly? According
to the calculations of some scientists, this flying laboratory would survive for more than
a year. This amazes everyone. The outstanding achievement of Soviet science stirred up the
world.
It is as if here, under the ceilings of the House of Unions, where celebration dedicated
to the launch of the first artificial satellite was held, you can hear the voices of our friends
from all parts of the world. Column Hall cannot accommodate a one hundredth of all willing
to hear about the greatest event in the history of humankind.
Scientists present here were telling Moscovites about the the importance of the artificial
satellite for the study of space rays, observation of the Universe and Earth' surface. Many problems
would now be solved by astrophysicists, too. Newer and newer details about the birth of
the second moon are being telegraphed to editorial offices of the foreign newspapers. The first
penetration of the space means a great victory of the intellect, similar to the mastery of
the energy of steam and electricity, or the invention of the first airplane. Academician
< last name of the scientist, illegible> was telling how the country of the socialism
was opening a new ways for scientific and technical revolution. The creation of the
artificial satellite of the Earth requited the combined efforts of leading scientists
- physicists, mathematicians, mechanics, metallurgists, constructors. It was a heroic
deed of the whole Soviet Country.
Professor Kuharkin said: «We don't think that the the following task is very far-fetched
- to create the missiles that are able to reach other planets. Such an interplanet missile,
equipped by appropriate tools, would help to solve a burning mystery that the humankind
cannot help to be excited about, and we all are highly intrigued by it: 'is there life
on other planets?' Finally, we are hoping that soon the task of the returning such missiles
back to Earth would be solved. Of course, this is a very difficult task - undoubtly,
much more difficult than the Sputnik launch, - but we can see by ourselves that many things
that seemed to be very difficult to do just yesterday, are put into practice today.
The wonderful French scientist Jouliet Curie (?) made a statement: «This great victory
of the man is the turning point of the civilization history - the man is no longer chained to
his planet.
The President of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guo Moruo, wrote: «We can see even clearer
now the borderless avantages of the Socialist way». The Dean of the Canterbury Cathedral
in England, Hewlett Johnson expressed his hope that the brilliant achievements of the
Soviet scientists will serve to strengthen the cause of peace.
On behalf of the French communists, Moris Torez said: "Historical victory of the science
was achieved under the direction of the soviet authority, liberator of people's creative
energy».
Moscow... 7 minutes later Ashgabat... 5 more minutes - Bombay. It flies, our Ambassador
of the Peace, with fantastic speed... And praises are sung to the small moon by Chinese
poet Dzan Kedzara (?): "It flies, carrying the flame of the hearts; it gleams, it shines
in crimson-red rays. Throughout the whole planet, from one end to another, you can hear
its rhytmic signals. Risen above the Earth's expanse, it opened the mystic doors of the
Universe. One moment - and tens of thousands leagues; it is a flight, a flight of inspired
science... Flying amongst the stars, as the fruit of the Earth dream; sparkling amongst
the dark abyss like a meteor, with nearly thousand verst height, it calls us to unknown
space»...
Artificial Earth Satellite is a messenger of the New Socialistic World, where the most
daring dreams of the man to penetrate interplanet space are coming true.