The USSR built the Sputnik.
The USSR built the Sputnik.
Russia, I believe
1957
the 2 in Sputnik 2 means it is the second to be built.
1955-1957
Russia.
USSR
Sputnik was a series of satellites built and launched by the then Soviet union. Sputnik 1 and 2 became the first two man made objects to attain orbit around the Earth.
Russia
The USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics) -- Russia launched Sputnik
It didn't.First off, sputnik was a "family name" for a series of satellites, but none that was built for re-entry. They burnt up in the atmosphere as their orbits got lower.
It didn'tFirst off, sputnik was a "family name" for a series of satellites, but none that was built for re-entry. They burnt up in the atmosphere as their orbits got lower.