Sputnik Crash Site

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610 N 8th St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
+1 (920) 683-4501
http://www.roadsideamerica.com

Discover the fascinating history of the Sputnik crash site in Manitowoc, Wisconsin at the Rahr-West Art Museum. View a unique piece of space junk that fell from the sky in 1962, offering a tangible connection to the Space Race era.

Explore the museum's collection of renowned artworks alongside this extraordinary relic, providing visitors with a one-of-a-kind experience that blends art and space exploration in a captivating display.

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3.01 reviews
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Shunghilaska M.
12/13/2018

I was in high school, in 1962, when this piece of a Russian satellite crashed into 8th Street in Manitowoc. The cops thought it was a piece of foundry slag, it was too hot to touch. They kicked it...

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