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Sputnik 1 was designed by the Russians. The year 1957 saw the beginning of the "Space Age", and the beginning of the "Space Race" between the USA and the USSR. The Soviet Union became the first to launch an artificial satellite into orbit around the Earth, on 4 October 1957. The Sputnik spacecraft, meaning 'companion' or 'fellow traveller', weighed 83kg and was about the size of a Basketball. It orbited the Earth approximately every 98 minutes at a speed of 32,000km per hour, 800km above the earth. Sputnik was launched from Kazakhstan, and stayed in orbit for three months, plunging to Earth on 4 January 1958.
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What are two new satellites launched by NASA to the moon?
Sputnik1 and Explorer 1
When was the first space ship launched?
Well, Sputnik1 was the first satellite launched by the RUSSIANS!
Who developed the first satellite?
Russia developed and launched the first satellite Sputnik1, launched in 1957.
Who designed the Apollo capsules?
It was designed by N.a.s.A.
Who first designed the space suit?
the first space suit designed by B.F. Goodrich in 1930
When was sputnik1 launched?
it was launched in 1957
What was the pilot of Sputnik1?
it was an artificial satellite monitored from the ground
What kind of information did Sputnik1 and Sputnik2 provide?
Information about Earth's atmosphere.
Where was sputnik1 made?
Sputnik 1 was launched in 1957 and was launched by the Soviet Union.
What are two new satellites launched by NASA to the moon?
Sputnik1 and Explorer 1
When was the first space ship launched?
Well, Sputnik1 was the first satellite launched by the RUSSIANS!
Who developed the first satellite?
Russia developed and launched the first satellite Sputnik1, launched in 1957.
How long was sputnik1 in space for?
Launch -- October 4, 1957Re-entry -- January 4, 1958Time in low-Earth-orbit -- 92 days.
How long does it take for sputnik 1 to orbit the sun?
It never did, and now it's destroyed so it never will. Sputnik1 only went into low-earth orbit, and never orbited anything else.
Who was the iPad designed for?
Who was the Ipad designed for? Answer: The Ipad was designed for everyone! If you like the Ipad then it is designed for you too! It is completely customizable.
When was the lamborghini designed?
Designed and built in Italy.
Where was mama trophy designed?
It was designed in Italy.
