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− | [[Image:Sputnik.jpg|thumb|'''Sputnik''', herald of the Space Age]] | + | [[Image:Sputnik.jpg|thumb|'''Sputnik I''', herald of the Space Age]] |
The '''Space Age''' (abbreviated '''SA''') is an alternate calendar used by many Fen. | The '''Space Age''' (abbreviated '''SA''') is an alternate calendar used by many Fen. | ||
− | Year 0 of the Space Age calendar is 1957 of the Gregorian calendar. This year was chosen because Sputnik | + | Year 0 of the Space Age calendar is 1957 of the Gregorian calendar. This year was chosen because Sputnik I was launched by the Soviet Union on October 4, 0 SA (or October 4, AD 1957). Thus, using the Space Age calendar, the [[Kandor Treaty]] was signed on March 28, 53 SA. |
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[[Category:Fen Culture]] | [[Category:Fen Culture]] |
Revision as of 17:01, 11 December 2010
The Space Age (abbreviated SA) is an alternate calendar used by many Fen.
Year 0 of the Space Age calendar is 1957 of the Gregorian calendar. This year was chosen because Sputnik I was launched by the Soviet Union on October 4, 0 SA (or October 4, AD 1957). Thus, using the Space Age calendar, the Kandor Treaty was signed on March 28, 53 SA.