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Was Sputnik 1 an orbiter?
Yes, Sputnik 1 orbited the Earth over 1000 times
How long has sputnik 1 been in orbit?
Sputnik I orbited Earth for about 3 months before decaying into Earth's atmosphere and burning up. Sputnik I burned up over 50 years ago.
How many times did the sputnik orbit around the earth?
Sputnik 1 orbited around the Earth once every 96 minutes. It completed about 1,440 orbits during its 3-month mission in 1957.
When did the Sputnik land on the moon?
It didn't First off, sputnik was a "family name" for a series of satellites, but none that went to the Moon. Sputnik only orbited the earth.
How far did the sputnik satellite orbit?
The Sputnik satellite orbited Earth at an altitude between 215 to 939 kilometers (133 to 583 miles).
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