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Sputnik 1 and the other space satellites were the cumination of an effort by the USSR to gain dominance in the use of Earth orbits. In addition to improving reconnaisance, navigation, and weather forecasting, satellites would yield valuable scientific data for military use (including the interaction of the Earth's magnetic field with communications transmission). During the Cold War with the US, each side sought an edge in technology, including space exploitation.
The principal scientific purpose for Sputnik was to study the density of the upper atmosphere.
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What was special about sputnik?
Sputnik 1 was the first human-built thing that was launched into orbit and functioned while there.
What information did Sputnik gather?
None directly as it had no instruments onboard to gather information. The only equipment built into Sputnik was a simple radio transmitter that sent out a regular periodic beep signal. Some information was gathered indirectly on the ground by tracking Sputnik on RADAR.
Was sputnik manned?
No, the Russian's Sputnik was unmanned.
Who one came first sputnik 1 or sputnik?
Sputnik was the "family name" for a series of satellites, so there never was a satellite named only Sputnik. They all had numbers with Sputnik 1 being the first.
Who built the first satellite?
The USSR (Russia) made the first successfully launched satellite, Sputnik I, which went into orbit on October 4, 1957.
What country was the sputnik built?
The USSR built the Sputnik.
What country built the Sputnik?
The USSR built the Sputnik.
Where was Sputnik built?
Russia, I believe
What year was the sputnik built?
1957
What does the 2 in sputnik 2 mean?
the 2 in Sputnik 2 means it is the second to be built.
When was Sputnik 1 built?
1955-1957
What was special about sputnik?
Sputnik 1 was the first human-built thing that was launched into orbit and functioned while there.
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.
How did sputnik land?
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.
When did sputnik land?
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.
What was sputnik 1 built of?
It was basically a metal shell around some electronics and a couple of batteries.
What information did Sputnik gather?
None directly as it had no instruments onboard to gather information. The only equipment built into Sputnik was a simple radio transmitter that sent out a regular periodic beep signal. Some information was gathered indirectly on the ground by tracking Sputnik on RADAR.
