On this week's episode, I look at opportunity - and the chasing of - via the Russian launch of Sputnik 1, the world's first artificial satellite, in 1957.

Risktory is created, written and produced by Jacinthe A Galpin.

Soundtrack credits (sourced from www.freemusicarchive.org)
Podington Bear - Elephant Parade
Blue Dot Sessions - In Paler Skies
Blue Dot Sessions - Celestial Navigation

Sound Effects (sourced from www.freesound.org)
Primeval Polypod - Rocket Launch

Sigue Sigue Sputnik Love Missile is used under Fair Use Provisions.