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The launch of Sputnik 1 by the Soviet Union in 1957 marked the beginning of the space age and triggered the space race between the United States and the Soviet Union. It also led to increased funding and focus on science and technology education in the United States to catch up with the Soviet advancements in space exploration. Additionally, Sputnik 1 provided valuable data on the Earth's upper atmosphere and served as a precursor to further space exploration missions.
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Were Sputnik 1 and 2 launched at the same place?
Yes, both were launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome.
Was Sputnik 1 an orbiter?
Yes, Sputnik 1 orbited the Earth over 1000 times
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.
When did sputnik 1s constuction begin?
Construction of Sputnik 1 began in 1957.
What impact did Sputnik 1 have on American?
The launch of Sputnik 1 by the Soviet Union in 1957 had a profound impact on America. It led to increased focus on science education and research, the establishment of NASA, and the development of the space race between the US and the USSR. It also triggered the creation of programs like the National Defense Education Act to advance science and technology education in the United States.
What does the 1 in sputnik 1 mean?
It means it was the first sputnik.
Is Sputnik 1 a Russian spacecraft?
Sputnik 1 was a Russian satellite.
What is the names of the s first spacecrafts into space?
Sputnik 1 Sputnik 1
Why was there not a sputnik 4?
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.
What was first satellite in space called?
the name of the first satellite is Sputnik
Were Sputnik 1 and 2 launched at the same place?
Yes, both were launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome.
What was onboard sputnik 1?
The only known contents of Sputnik 1 are Electronics and some batteries.
Who went in sputnik 1?
Only things the sputnik 1 is known to have contained are Electronics and batteries.
Was Sputnik 1 an orbiter?
Yes, Sputnik 1 orbited the Earth over 1000 times
What was the other satellite sent out a month after sputnik 1?
Sputnik-2
Why did Sputnik 1 need a radio transmitter?
SputnikSo they knew where sputnik was.
What do you call the rocket that sent Sputnik 1 into space?
The rocket that sent Sputnik 1 into space is the SPUTNIK - PS by the former Soviet Union(now Russia).
