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Sputnik I, launched on October 4, 1957, was the first man-made object to successfully achieve Earth orbit.
It was followed by Sputnik II on Sputnik 2, on November 3, 1957.
The first US satelllite was Explorer I, launched on January 31, 1958.
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Is Sputnik french?
No THe series of satellites sharing the name Sputnik were launched by the Russiansm the Soviet Union.
When will sputnik the spaceshuttle retire?
Sputnik wasn't a space shuttle, but a series of early satellites launched by the then Soviet Union. Being one-shot items, they were retired as soon as their missions were over.
Which country launched sputnik and in what year?
The first artificial satellite, Sputnik I, was launched by the USSR (Russia) in 1957. Following its launch on October 4, Russia launched Sputnik 2 on November 3. Sputnik 3 was not launched until May, 1958 following the US Explorer and Vanguard satellites in January and March.
What was the name of the first artificial satellite launched into space?
The first man-made object to successfully be placed in Earth orbit was dubbed "Sputnik". It was launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan ... part of the USSR at the time ... on October 4, 1957.
Who is sputnik and what is he famous for?
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.
What satellites launched in 1957 alarmed the US into speeding up plans for its space program?
The Sputnik satellites were the first sucessful satellites, launched by the Soviets in the 50's.
When was the first satellite launched into space and who launched it?
The first satellite to be placed in orbit was Sputnik I. It was the first of a series of "Sputnik" satellites and was launched on October 4, 1957 by the USSR (The Soviet Union).
When were the first satellites launched?
1957 Sputnik
Is Sputnik french?
No THe series of satellites sharing the name Sputnik were launched by the Russiansm the Soviet Union.
Is sputnik a shuttle?
No. Sputnik was a series of early satellites launched by Russia / the Soviet Union back in the 50s.
When will sputnik the spaceshuttle retire?
Sputnik wasn't a space shuttle, but a series of early satellites launched by the then Soviet Union. Being one-shot items, they were retired as soon as their missions were over.
How many satellites are in Russia?
The first man made, and Russian (Soviet) satellite was Sputnik launched in 1957.
Where was the first spaceship launched?
sputnik was the first space ship launched by india.
Where was the sputnik launched to?
Sputnik was launched into a low-Earth orbit. Sputnik was launched By the Soviet Union. It was the first artificial satellite to orbit Earth. it weighed about 98 pounds and took 90 minutes to orbit earth. when Sputnik was launched the Space Race began.
Who launched the first space craft?
The first space craft was Sputnik, which was launched by the Soviet Union in 1957
Who launched the 3000 pound sputnik into space?
russia
Which country launched the sputnik to begin a space race with the US?
The USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics) -- Russia launched Sputnik
