Monument to the First Satellite, Space monument at Rizhskaya metro station, Russia
A metallic statue depicts a man holding a model of Sputnik-1 satellite, positioned near the entrance of the Rizhskaya metro station in Moscow.
The monument was constructed in 1958 to commemorate the first anniversary of Sputnik-1 launch, which completed 1350 orbits around Earth during its 92-day mission.
The monument represents Soviet-era artistic style with its focus on scientific achievements and technological progress through realistic sculptural representation.
The location near Rizhskaya metro station provides direct access to the monument, with several public transportation options available for visitors.
The statue stands as the first memorial dedicated to artificial satellite technology, marking the beginning of human space exploration.
GPS coordinates: 55.79248,37.63543
Latest update: March 3, 2025 16:56
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