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Sputnik was the first artificial Earth satellite, sent into orbit by Russia. The long-retired Sputnik rocket that was used to lift off the Sputnik 1, 2, and 3 payloads was an unmanned orbital carrier rocket (8K71PS) from the R-7 family of rockets, similar to America's (also retired) Vanguard and Juno I rockets.

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On what type of rocket was Sputnik 1 launched?

Sputnik 1 was launched on a R-7 Semyorka rocket, which was a Soviet intercontinental ballistic missile. It was the world's first intercontinental ballistic missile and the first rocket to successfully launch a satellite into orbit.


What do you call the rocket that sent Sputnik 1 into space?

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What was the name of Russia's rocket?

The first Russian rocket was called Sputnik. Sputnik was sent in to space in the year 1957 and returned within 92 days.


What was the name of the first rocket that the US launched successfully after Sputnik?

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What was the First rocket in space was the Russian what?

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.


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).


How did the american government react to sputnik?

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Where did Yuri A Gagarin launch the rocket he traveled in?

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What was the first unmanned rocket ship put into space?

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