On October 4, 1957, the world changed forever when the Soviet Union launched the first artificial satellite into orbit. The Sputnik 1 Model Kit is a snap-fit 3D printed replica of humanity's first artificial satellite; no glue, no paint, no experience required. This kit includes everything you need to build and display your own piece of Space Age history: -Snap-fit Sputnik 1 model with display stand 5" L x 3" W x 4.5" T assembled -Foil mission card with satellite specs and QR code -Custom vinyl mission sticker -Assembly instructions styled as a Cold War-era CIA surveillance report Scan the Mission Card: The foil mission card isn't just for display. Scan the QR code to access the official mission page. View archival photos and hear the actual radio signal Sputnik broadcast from orbit in 1957. Sputnik 1 launched the Space Age, triggered the Space Race, and changed the course of human civilization. This kit captures that moment in a desk-ready collectible that is perfect for any space fan or history buff. Assembled in minutes. Displayed forever. Recommended for ages 12+ This product contains small parts which are a choking hazard. Keep out of reach of children.