Because the Sputnik program ended with Sputnik 3.
Albeit there was a Sputnik 40 and 41 but these were to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Sputnik 1.
In Russian, the word 'Sputnik' is translated to the English word 'Satellite'.The actual name of the SATELLITE was 'Vostok' or 'Vostok 3KA'.
The first artificial satellite to orbit the Earth was a Soviet satellite named Sputnik I. It was launched by the USSR on October 4, 1957, followed by Sputnik 2 in November.
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Sputnik 1 was lauched on October 4 1957 by Russia.
The first Russian rocket launched into space was Sputnik on October 4, 1957. This began the space race between Russia and the United States. This caused a panic in the United States and the government called for a review of public education. Parts of Sputnik IV landed in Manitowoc, Wisconsin on 8th street, leading to concerns about space accidents.
Sputnik I was launched from the USSR on October 4, 1957.
Sputnik I orbited Earth for about 3 months before decaying into Earth's atmosphere and burning up. Sputnik I burned up over 50 years ago.
That was Sputnik 1 launched 4. oktober 1957 I suppose the name was "Sputnik" and then later when they sendt the next one, they became "Sputnik 1" and "Sputnik 2" regards.
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Sputnik 1 was the first artificial satellite to successfully achieve earth orbit. Launched by the Soviet Union on October 4, 1957 from Kazakhstan, Sputnik 1 stayed in orbit for three months, plunging to Earth on 4 January 1958. It was the first of a series of satellites collectively known as the Sputnik program.
Spunik 1 was launched on October 4, 1957 and stayed in orbit until January 4, 1958. Sputnik 2 was launched on November 3, 1957 and stayed in orbit until April 15, 1958. Further satellites in the series were Sputnik 3 in May, 1958, and the satellites referred to as Sputnik 4 and 5 (actually early Vostok capsules) in 1960.
No, Sputnik I reentered the atmosphere and burned up in January 1958. No, Sputnik 2 reentered the atmosphere and burned up in April 1958. Yes, Sputnik 3 reentered the atmosphere and burned up in April 1960. Yes, Sputnik 4 was not launched until May 1960. Yes, Sputnik 5 was not launched until August 1960
The first Sputnik launch took place on October 4, 1957. The 2nd on November 3, 1957.Hope this Helps:)
No. Sputnik 1 burned up on 4 January 1958, as its decaying orbit brought into into Earth's atmosphere.
It won't be. Sputnik reentered the atmosphere and burned up on January 4, 1958 after three months in orbit.
In Russian, the word 'Sputnik' is translated to the English word 'Satellite'.The actual name of the SATELLITE was 'Vostok' or 'Vostok 3KA'.
The second attempt to launch Sputnik 3 was successfully done on may 15 1958.