First satellite was orbit on 4 October 1957 in USSR.There is a RARE OLD Russian Tea Melkhior Glass Holder with ROCKETS, SPUTNIKS and KREMLIN!  On front of the Glass Holder:  6 different kinds reliefs of Rockets, Sputniks, along with image of  stars, moon, Terrestrial Globe and the Kremlin with Soviet Star on it. Made from Metal NICE.Finely crafted of German silver (melkhior), handsom and equally elegant for morning coffee or evening tea.  Made in the USSR. Beautiful bright pattern. Items are very old, were in use, but condition is good. Diameter - 2,5" , high - 4". Perfect exhibit for your collection!!! Original gift for the fans of ancient things.       Click here to see items in my Ebay Store which don't show up when you'll do regular search at Ebay http://stores.ebay.com/Asov-sea Buy more and save on shipping I have the following items in my store: Paper dolls from Russia, Ukraine and Byelorussia; Soviet christmas ornaments; Soviet toys; space race memorabilia; music, video  and souvenirs by  modern Russian music stars, like Dima Bilan, T.A.T.U., Sergey Lazarev;  Alice in Wonderland's books, Winni the Pooh's books, Le petit (Litlle) prince books,  Soviet Propaganda books, Art Albums and Photograph Albums and a lot more. Buy more and save on shipping! Payment and Shipping Payment is expected within 7 days of the end of the auction.  Item will be shipped registered air mail, winner pays the shipping cost  12$ (Worldwide shipping) which will be added to the auction's final price.The sipping cost include shipping, handling and packing.  The item will be shipped from RUSSIA. Please allow up to 4 weeks for the delivery.   THANKS FOR BIDDING AND GOOD LUCK!