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Sputnik 1 - Wikipedia Sputnik 1 ( ˈspʌtnɪk, ˈspʊtnɪk , Russian: Спутник-1, Satellite 1), sometimes referred to as simply Sputnik, was the first artificial Earth satellite It was launched into an elliptical low Earth orbit by the Soviet Union on 4 October 1957 as part of the Soviet space program
Sputnik | Satellites, History, Facts | Britannica Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite launched, was a 83 6-kg (184-pound) capsule It achieved an Earth orbit with an apogee (farthest point from Earth) of 940 km (584 miles) and a perigee (nearest point) of 230 km (143 miles), circling Earth every 96 minutes and remaining in orbit until January 4, 1958, when it fell back and burned in
Sputnik - NASA History changed on October 4, 1957, when the Soviet Union successfully launched Sputnik I The world's first artificial satellite was about the size of a beach ball (58 cm or 22 8 inches in diameter), weighed only 83 6 kg or 183 9 pounds, and took about 98 minutes to orbit the Earth on its elliptical path
NASA - NSSDCA - Spacecraft - Details The Sputnik 1 spacecraft was the first artificial satellite successfully placed in orbit around the Earth and was launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome at Tyuratam (370 km southwest of the small town of Baikonur) in Kazakhstan, then part of the former Soviet Union
The story of Sputnik: how one soviet satellite changed everything Lifted into orbit by an R-7 Semyorka, the world's first intercontinental ballistic missile, Sputnik became the first artificial satellite to orbit the Earth This momentous occasion signaled the beginning of the Space Age and the era of human space exploration
The Worlds First Artificial Satellite - ThoughtCo On October 4, 1957, the Soviet Union stunned everyone by launching the world's first artificial satellite, Sputnik 1 It was an event that galvanized the world and spurred the fledgling U S space effort into high gear
Sputnik: The Space Races Opening Shot With a single shot, the Soviet Union not only launched the first artificial satellite but also officially inaugurated a "space race" with the United States Sputnik – sometimes called Sputnik 1 –
Artificial Satellite Sputnik - Data Lab UW Insights The launch of Sputnik, humanity's first artificial satellite, revolutionized space exploration This iconic event, a key moment in history, sparked the Space Race and inspired global fascination with space travel and its possibilities Learn how Sputnik's legacy continues to influence modern astronomy and our understanding of the universe
First Man Made Satellite Shines In Space History - Robo Earth Identifying the First Man-Made Satellite: Sputnik 1 Sputnik 1, the very first man-made satellite, burst onto the scene on October 4, 1957, when the Soviet Union sent it into orbit This sleek metal sphere, about 58 cm wide and weighing roughly 84 kg, sent a steady beat of radio pulses that we could pick up right here on Earth It was a game-changer, opening the door to the space age and