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Why was explorer 1 launched?
Explorer 1 was launched to become the first satellite of the United States. It was part of the US effort to explore space and was a response to the successful launch of the Soviet satellite Sputnik. Additionally, Explorer 1 carried scientific instruments to study cosmic rays and radiation in space.
What was the second active satellite in space?
Sputnik 2, launched November 3, 1957. Sputnik 1 was the first man-made Earth satellite, and Sputnik 2 was the second. Sputnik 2 carried a dog, Laika, as the first astronaut. The dog died a few hours after launch. The USA did not launch its first satellite, Explorer 1, until about 3 months later, on January 31, 1958.
What was the name of the first American satellite sent into space?
The first American satellite sent into space was named Explorer 1. It was launched on January 31, 1958 as part of the United States' response to the Soviet Union's successful launch of Sputnik 1.
What was the first US spaceship to orbit the earth?
voyager Explorer 1 was the first US satellite to orbit the earth. It was proceeded by two Soviet Sputnik satellites.
Were Sputnik 1 and 2 launched at the same place?
Yes, both were launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome.
What was first satellite in space called?
the name of the first satellite is Sputnik
How did the american government react to sputnik?
by launching Explorer 1 with a Jupiter C rocket
Space exploration began on October 4 1957 when the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1 what other spacecraft were launched between that date and the last mission to the Moon in 1972?
The Explorer 1 was launched on January 31,1958 one year after the Sputnik 1,and Sputnik 11
What was the first satellite in orbit?
The first satellite in orbit was launched by the Russians on October 4, 1957. The satellite was Sputnik I, and it spurred the USA to launch their own satellite, Explorer I, on January 31, 1958.Sputnik 1
How long after the Soviets launched Sputnik did the US launch ExplorerI?
The USSR launched Sputnik on October 4th, 1957 and Explorer 1 was launched on January 31st, 1958--so the answer is 119 days.
What was the first man made satellite to orbit the earth?
The Soviet Sputnik was the first artificial satellite of Earth. Sputnik was launched on October 4, 1957. The first U.S.A satellite was Explorer 1.
What is the first artificial satellite to orbit another planet?
The second satellite to be sent into Earth orbit was "Sputnik 2".
What was the first us satellite in space?
Sputnik 1 was the first Earth-orbiting artificial satellite. It was launched into an elliptical low Earth orbit by the Soviet Union on 4 October 1957.
What country launched explorer 1?
The US launched its first successful artificial satellite, Explorer 1 (Explorer I) on January 31, 1958. The USSR (Russia) had already launched two satellites, Sputnik 1 (October 4, 1957) and Sputnik 2 (November 3, 1957). But both Sputniks had been in lower orbits: the first burned up on reentry on January 4, 1958 and the second on April 14, 1958.
Name of the first man made US satillite?
EXPLORER 1, launched in February 1958, a desperate response to the 1957 Russian launch of Sputnik 1.
Why was explorer 1 launched?
Explorer 1 was launched to become the first satellite of the United States. It was part of the US effort to explore space and was a response to the successful launch of the Soviet satellite Sputnik. Additionally, Explorer 1 carried scientific instruments to study cosmic rays and radiation in space.
When did explorer 1 enter earths orbit?
Explorer 1, the first successful satellite launched by the United States, entered Earth's orbit on January 31, 1958. It was launched as part of the Explorer program in response to the successful launch of the Soviet satellite Sputnik 1.
