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- Sputnik | Satellites, History, Facts | Britannica
Sputnik, a series of three Soviet artificial satellites Sputnik 1 (launched October 4, 1957) was the first artificial satellite and the beginning of the ‘space race’ between the U S and the Soviet Union Sputnik 2 carried the dog Laika, the first living creature in space
- Sputnik - NASA
As a technical achievement, Sputnik caught the world's attention and the American public off-guard Its size was more impressive than Vanguard's intended 3 5-pound payload
- The story of Sputnik: how one soviet satellite changed everything
Explore how the 1957 launch of Sputnik 1 by the Soviet Union ignited the Space Race, reshaped global politics, and revolutionized space exploration
- Sputnik
On October 4, 1957, the Soviet Union launched the earth’s first artificial satellite, Sputnik-1 The successful launch came as a shock to experts and citizens in the United States, who had hoped that the United States would accomplish this scientific advancement first
- Sputnik: The Space Races Opening Shot
Sputnik – sometimes called Sputnik 1 – went into space on Oct 4, 1957 The achievement sent a shockwave through the American public, who had felt a sense of technological superiority amid a
- 10 Facts About Sputnik - Have Fun With History
Sputnik, which means “satellite” or “companion” in Russian, was a historic milestone in the field of space exploration Launched by the Soviet Union on October 4, 1957, Sputnik 1 became the world’s first artificial satellite to orbit Earth
- The Shock of Sputnik - U. S. National Park Service
With Sputnik, which is Russian for "fellow traveler," the Soviets demonstrated the ability of their SS-6 launcher to propel a missile toward a target thousands of miles away
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