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Voices of the Satellites

Thomas Benham
Voices of the Satellites

On October 4, 1957, the space race was triggered by the Soviet Union’s launch of Sputnik I, the first human-made satellite to orbit the earth. This recording, produced and narrated by Professor T.A. Benham of Haverford College, chronicles the sounds of the first thirteen American and Soviet satellites launched during the ensuing year. One track features the audible heartbeat of Laika, the first dog in space.

Track Listing

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101
Thomas Benham
08:21
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102
Thomas Benham
05:23
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103
Thomas Benham
01:00
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104
Thomas Benham
03:09
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105
Thomas Benham
03:51
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106
Thomas Benham
01:02
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201
Thomas Benham
03:58
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202
Thomas Benham
01:44
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203
Thomas Benham
04:53
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204
Thomas Benham
03:50
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205
Thomas Benham
05:37
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206
Thomas Benham
00:39
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207
Thomas Benham
02:11
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208
Thomas Benham
02:40