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Space exploration began on October 4 1957 when the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1 what other spacecraft were launched between that date and the last mission to the Moon in 1972?
The Explorer 1 was launched on January 31,1958 one year after the Sputnik 1,and Sputnik 11
When The Soviets launched Sputnik 1?
Sputnik 1 was launched on the 4th of October, 1957. The booster used by it had been used in August of that year to launch a long range missile.
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.
How long after the Soviets launched Sputnik did the US launch ExplorerI?
The USSR launched Sputnik on October 4th, 1957 and Explorer 1 was launched on January 31st, 1958--so the answer is 119 days.
When was Sputnik 1 built?
1955-1957
Where is Sputnik 1?
Sputnik 1 is long gone. It burnt up on re-entry a few months after launch.
Was the mission of sputnik accomplished?
Yes
Space exploration began on October 4 1957 when the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1 what other spacecraft were launched between that date and the last mission to the Moon in 1972?
The Explorer 1 was launched on January 31,1958 one year after the Sputnik 1,and Sputnik 11
How long was sputnik 1 in orbit?
3 months
How long did it take for NASA to build sputnik 1?
NASA did not build Sputnik. Sputnik was a Russian satellite, not an American one.The Soviets have not released any information about how long it took to design and build the satellite.
What type of orbit did sputnik 1 have?
It was launched into an elliptical low earth orbit.
When The Soviets launched Sputnik 1?
Sputnik 1 was launched on the 4th of October, 1957. The booster used by it had been used in August of that year to launch a long range missile.
What does the 1 in sputnik 1 mean?
It means it was the first sputnik.
What was sputnik's mission?
Sputnik's mission was to be the first launch of the first manmade object to enter Earth's orbit. It is believed the Russians wanted to get something into space before the United States. This led to the creation of NASA.
Is Sputnik 1 a Russian spacecraft?
Sputnik 1 was a Russian satellite.
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.
Who one came first sputnik 1 or sputnik?
Sputnik was the "family name" for a series of satellites, so there never was a satellite named only Sputnik. They all had numbers with Sputnik 1 being the first.
