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Russia launched Sputnik 1 on October 4, 1957. It was the first artificial Earth satellite to be successfully launched into space.

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What year did Russia launch the first satellite?

Russia launched the first satellite, Sputnik 1, in 1957.


Did the sputnik launch on moon?

Sputnik did not launch from the moon, and it did not land on the moon.


Which country launched sputnik and in what year?

The first artificial satellite, Sputnik I, was launched by the USSR (Russia) in 1957. Following its launch on October 4, Russia launched Sputnik 2 on November 3. Sputnik 3 was not launched until May, 1958 following the US Explorer and Vanguard satellites in January and March.


Which acountry was the first country to put a satellite in space?

The Soviet Union was the first country to put a satellite in space on October 4, 1957, with the launch of Sputnik 1.


What year was the first launch into space?

October 4, 1957 was the exact date of the Sputnik launch.


What misconception did most americans have prior to the launch of sputnik?

That America had a comfortable technological advantage over Russia/USSR.


What was the first satellite for?

The first satellite (Sputnik I) was launched by the USSR (Russia) to demonstrate that they could launch a satellite into Earth orbit.


When did Russia and America compete in a race to the moon?

The Space Race lasted from Sputnik's launch in 1957 to the Moon Landing in 1969.


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).


What invention made the launch of sputnik 1 possible?

Big, strong rockets.


Why did sputnik create such a panic in America?

If they can put a satellite in orbit they can launch a H-bomb at us too. It wasn't quite true with Sputnik 1, but it was with Sputnik 2.


What year did the USSR launch in Sputnik?

The Russians launched Sputnik 1 on the 4th October 1957, 7:28 PM.