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Sputnik 1 was the world's first artificial satellite, launched by the Soviet Union in 1957. It was used to demonstrate the possibility of space travel, to study the Earth's atmosphere, and sparked the beginning of the space race between the United States and the Soviet Union.
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Were Sputnik 1 and 2 launched at the same place?
No, Sputnik 1 and Sputnik 2 were not launched from the same place. Sputnik 1 was launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, while Sputnik 2 was launched from the same location.
Was Sputnik 1 an orbiter?
Yes, Sputnik 1 orbited the Earth over 1000 times
Who one came first sputnik 1 or sputnik?
Sputnik 1 came first. It was the first artificial Earth satellite launched by the Soviet Union on October 4, 1957, marking the beginning of the space age.
When did sputnik 1s constuction begin?
Construction of Sputnik 1 began in 1957.
How big was sputnik 1?
Sputnik 1 was about 58 centimeters (23 inches) in diameter and weighed around 83.6 kilograms (184 pounds).
Which microprocessor did sputnik use?
Sputnik did not use a microprocessor.
What does the 1 in sputnik 1 mean?
It means it was the first sputnik.
Is Sputnik 1 a Russian spacecraft?
Sputnik 1 was a Russian satellite.
Why was there not a sputnik 4?
Because the Sputnik program ended with Sputnik 3. Albeit there was a Sputnik 40 and 41 but these were to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Sputnik 1.
What is the names of the s first spacecrafts into space?
Sputnik 1 Sputnik 1
What was first satellite in space called?
the name of the first satellite is Sputnik
Were Sputnik 1 and 2 launched at the same place?
No, Sputnik 1 and Sputnik 2 were not launched from the same place. Sputnik 1 was launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, while Sputnik 2 was launched from the same location.
What was onboard sputnik 1?
The only known contents of Sputnik 1 are Electronics and some batteries.
Who went in sputnik 1?
Only things the sputnik 1 is known to have contained are Electronics and batteries.
Was Sputnik 1 an orbiter?
Yes, Sputnik 1 orbited the Earth over 1000 times
What was the other satellite sent out a month after sputnik 1?
Sputnik-2
Why did Sputnik 1 need a radio transmitter?
SputnikSo they knew where sputnik was.
