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Satellites in low orbit are affected by drag from the very top layer of the atmosphere. This drag eventually slows them down, which brings them in contact with denser layers of atmosphere, which slows them down and brings them down even more. Eventually, they burn up by the heat from rushing real fast through the air.
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How many days was Sputnik 2 in Space?
Sputnik 2 has been in space for sixty (60) days.
How did Sputnik and lunch the space race?
lunch the space race???
What was first satellite in space called?
the name of the first satellite is Sputnik
Was sputnik 1 and 2 manned or unmanned?
They were unmanned, although Sputnik 2 carried a dog into space.
Did sputnik increase or decrease tension of US or USSR?
Before Sputnik, America was in a "battle" with Russia on space flight. America wanted to be the first in space, on the moon, and have the first satellite orbit the Earth. - When Sputnik (Russian Satellite) went into space, tension was created by which we had lost part of the Space Race. It put Russia ahead of America in the Space Race.
What was the first probe in space?
I think it was Sputnik. But the first man-made object in space was a steel plate that was launched into space by an atomic bomb test. That only happened two months before Sputnik.
What happened Oct41957?
The Soviet Union, Russia, launched the first aircraft, sputnik, containing a dog into space
What happened to the sputnik satellite after sent into space?
Upon re entry to the earths atmosphere , It burned up
How does sputnik 1 help to explore space?
Sputnik proved that space exploration was possible.
What happened to Sputnik 1 3 months after orbit in space?
It came plunging into earth and burned up in the atmosphere.
The Soviet Union kicked off the Space Race with the launching of .?
sputnik
What is the definition of sputnik and answer?
Sputnik was an early Russian space satellite.
How many days was Sputnik 2 in Space?
Sputnik 2 has been in space for sixty (60) days.
What was the name of Laika's Space craft?
Laika was sent into space aboard Sputnik 2.
What happened on October 4 1957 and how did it affect American space exploration?
Russia launched Sputnik. It was the first satellite and began the American space race with Russia.
What do you call the rocket that sent Sputnik 1 into space?
The rocket that sent Sputnik 1 into space is the SPUTNIK - PS by the former Soviet Union(now Russia).
Is sputnik still in space?
No.
