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The history of sputnik dates back to December 1954. It was developed as part of a larger picture for rocket technology. It was also put into development as the rest of the countries were also working on similar projects.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 7y agoFrom a technology perspective it was mainly to prove that humans could launch something into orbit, and build it well enough to keep functioning up there.
From a politicial perspective it was a part of the power struggle between Russia/Soviet Union and the US, to try to determine who was the smartest/strongest.
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∙ 10y agoThe USSR (Russia) had obtained German rocket technology after World War II, as had the US. The two countries had teams of scientists working to develop missiles and missile defenses in the Cold War. The initial goal of satellites was to spy on other countries from space. Early satellites like Sputnik (launched in 1957 by the USSR) would obtain the information that would be needed to allow later satellites, and eventually humans, to travel and function in space.
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∙ 14y agoTo prove that it was possible to put a man-made object into orbit.
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∙ 9y agoSputnik 2's purpose was to prove the conditions in outer space were safe enough for human to go on a space mission.
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What was the name of the second artificial satellite to be launched?
The first artificial satellite was Sputnik I, launched by the Soviet Union on the 4th of October 1957
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.
Which satellites launched into space after Sputnik?
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.
What type of animal was inside Sputnik 2 when launched into orbit in 1957?
A dog
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.
Where was Sputnik 2 launched from?
russia
How was the sputnik launched?
Sputnik 1, 2 and 3 were all launched by the Sputnik rocket, a derivative of the R-7 Semyorka ICBM (NATO reporting name: SS-6 Sapwood).
TIME TIME Sputnik 2 get launched?
2:30:00
What was the name of the second artificial satellite to be launched?
The first artificial satellite was Sputnik I, launched by the Soviet Union on the 4th of October 1957
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.
Were Sputnik 1 and 2 launched at the same place?
Yes, both were launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome.
Which satellites launched into space after Sputnik?
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.
In what year was sputnik launched 195519571962or1964?
Sputnik 1 was launched on the 4th of October 1957.
Where did sputnik 2 crash?
Sputnik 2 was a Russian satellite that was launched into orbit. It carried a dog and crashed into Earthâ??s atmosphere.
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.
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.
What was the name of the satellite with the dog that the US launched in 1957?
Sputnik 2.
