Sputnik Bow Tie, Soviet Russia Space Satellite Print

Sputnik Bow Tie. Launched on October 4 1957, Sputnik 1 was the first man-made satellite to be sent into orbit, kicking off the Cold War space race between the United States and the Soviet Union. While it was little more than a fancy radio transmitter, it would become an important stepping stone for future technological advancements to come. • Pattern: Sputnik 1• Fabric: Vegan friendly microfiber.• Bow tie type: "Real" bow tie, freestyle, self tie. (the kind you tie yourself).• Bow tie shape: Thistle.• Printing ink: Non-toxic, waterbased ink.• Size: Adjustable, for approx. 14" - 19" collar size.• Care: Gently hand wash, spot clean or dry clean. The launch of Sputnik 1 surprised the American public and shattered the perception, furthered by American propaganda, of the United States as the technological superpower and the Soviet Union as a backward country. Though the original craft no longer exists, many backup units and replicas are on display in museums all over the world. Whether you