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Where did skyscrapers get there name?
Their all so so so tall, their high up in the sky, sky scrapper
How does sputnik relate to the cold war?
Sputnik was the first artificial satellite ever launched into space. Because it was a Russian accomplishment, the United States immediately hurried to catch up with them. This competition was a major characteristic of the Cold War.
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.
What event in 1957 gave the Soviet Union a head start in the space race?
On the 4th of October 1957, the Soviet Union sent Sputnik into orbit. A month later the Soviets would send Laika, First living creature (a dog) in orbit around the Earth. The Americans thinking that they were years ahead of the Soviets had a nice little wake up call.
Who was the greek god whose job it was to hold up the sky?
Atlas
When will Sputnik be visible in the October sky?
It won't be. Sputnik reentered the atmosphere and burned up on January 4, 1958 after three months in orbit.
What was the name of the satellite in october sky?
The movie October Sky in 1999 was based on Homer Hickam story. The story was about his motivation to take up rocketry which was the launched of Soviet Union's Sputnik 1.
How long has sputnik 1 been in orbit?
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.
When did the first satellite went up?
4th October 1957 .. it was called the Sputnik Satellite :)
How long did it take sputnik to get on mars?
Sputnik never went to Mars. Sputnik was a Russian satellite that stayed in a low earth orbit for 3 months then it burned up in reentry. It launched on October 4th, 1957.
What is up high?
The sky is up. The sky is also up high. Thank you for letting me answer your question. I hope it helped you. :)
What was the name of the spacecraft that was sent up in 1957?
Sputnik 1 was the first spacecraft launched, which was done by Russia on October 4, 1957.Sputnik 2 was also launched by Russia on November 3, 1957, and carried a dog into space.
How high up in the sky do auroras begin?
100
Was Sputnik in orbit in the year 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
What materials did the Rocket Boys use in the movie October Sky?
The movie October Sky in 1999 was based on Homer Hickam story. The story was about his motivation to take up rocketry which was the launched of Soviet Union's Sputnik 1.
When sputnik landed in japan did it land in water?
No Sputnik did not land, It burned up in the atmosphere.
How high up is the sky?
the skye goes for forever there is no length
