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No, it was far too crude for that.
Sputnik 1 was mainly to prove that a man-made object could be put in orbit and remain functioning there.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 10y agoThere was more than one sputnik, and they all had slightly different purposes. But as far as we know none of them were sophisticated enough to be able to do any serious spying.
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What was first satellite in space called?
the name of the first satellite is Sputnik
Why did Sputnik 1 need a radio transmitter?
SputnikSo they knew where sputnik was.
What was the first man made space satellite called?
Sputnik 1, the first man made object to orbit the earth. And we've been polluting like crazy up there ever since.
Did sputnik 3 have animals on board?
The dog, Laika, died due to temperature increase.
Is Sputnik french?
No THe series of satellites sharing the name Sputnik were launched by the Russiansm the Soviet Union.
Why were people scared of sputnik?
They thought it was a Russian spy satellite
Who has the best spy satellite?
India has the best spy satellite...... Most people do not know this..........
Was sputnik a spy satellite?
No, it was far too crude to have any value as a spy satellite. Basically it was an experiment to see if things could be launched into orbit and made to function there.
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.
What language is the origin of the word sputnik?
The word "sputnik" comes from Russian, meaning "satellite" or "companion." It was famously used to name the first artificial satellite, Sputnik 1, launched by the Soviet Union in 1957.
What equipment was used in sputnik 1?
Sputnik I was simplicity itself - it's only onboard "equipment" was an electronic radio "beep" received back on earth.
What does the sputnik have to do with the cold war?
Sputnik was the Soviet Union's first satellite in space. It could spy on USA from a height way beyond any missile range. As the Cold War was predominantly about nuclear proliferation, where both sides had more than enough capability to wipe out the other, spying and advance warning were of paramount importance. The ability to spy unchallenged was a significant prize, and an advantage that USA were not about to concede easily. Their own space efforts were increased.
What kind of batteries were used in 1957 in Sputnik and how large were they?
silver-zinc
What are the dates of sputnik 1?
sputnik 1 was a russian space probe launched on October 4 1957. it was used to collect atmosperic conditions for future launches.
The Soviet Union kicked off the Space Race with the launching of .?
sputnik
Was sputnik manned?
No, the Russian's Sputnik was unmanned.
