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Sputnik
Sputnik was the name given to a series of Soviet satellites sent into earth's orbit. Sputnik 1 was the world's first artificial satellite, launched on October 4, 1957.
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When The Soviets launched Sputnik 1?
Sputnik 1 was launched on the 4th of October, 1957. The booster used by it had been used in August of that year to launch a long range missile.
What fears did most Americans have after the soviet union launched the sputnik 1 satellite in 1957?
Due to tensions between the US and USSR after WW2, many Americans feared the rise of Communism and its take-over of the world. When Sputnik 1 launched in October 1957, it signalled to America that it was not the leader in space technology and missile development, that another superpower existed, and could drop missiles--especially the nuclear variety--on American soil. This was a distinction America held from the first use of nuclear weapons against an enemy.
Americans believed throughout the Cold War that the Soviets thought differently than they, that the Soviets could and would, unless seriously deterred, start global nuclear annhiliation for no more reason than there was a button to be pushed. The Soviets were demonized during the Truman and Eisenhower eras, through the McCarthy scare, through the Koren and Vietnam wars. American school children were taught to hide beneath their desks with books behind their heads, and they would be perfectly safe when the bombs fell.
Sputnik's launch and the terror that it brought to the American people basically lead to the next thirty years of American dominance in the global space race.
Answer*** the Soviets had superior nuclear capabilities.
What was size of sputnik 1 satellite?
Not sure what you're asking... technically Sputnik was a part of the Russian space program (like Apollo was part of the U.S. space program). Sputnik in Russian literally means "co-traveler" or "satellite".
The program started in 1957 with Sputnik 1 (about 23 inches in diameter, weighing in at about 183 lbs). Sputnik 2was a 13' by 6.6' cone shaped capsule, large enough to carry the first living animal in space (a dog named Laika). Sputnik 3was a slightly smaller cone (11.7' x 5.6').
How did the launch of Sputnik affect the policies of President Eisenhower?
He pushed for improvements in science education. (I'm verry sorry you waited sooo long)
What language did the word eclectic originate from?
Selecting or choosing from different sources. In an education sense, using more than one source, belief, method or possibly even textbook.
Before you begin to believe being eclectic is always good thing, pray remember the quote;
"One should not keep ones mind so open that all the brains fall out"
p.s. eclectic originates from Greek;
First attested in English in 1683, from French eclectique, from Greek eklektikos "selective," literal "picking out," from eklektos "selected," from eklegein "pick out, select," from ek "out" + legein "gather, choose" Originally a group of ancient philosophers who selected doctrines from every system rather than a single source 'The Eclectics'; broader sense is first recorded 1814.
How long did laika live in sputnik 2?
At first, the Russians claimed she lived for 6 days and was euthanised prior to oxygen depletion.
However, in 2002 the Russians finally admitted that she died within hours, of overheating because of a failure of the sustainer unit.
No matter how you look at it, it's not a very nice way to go. Luckily, we no longer use animals for space exploration - we just use humans instead.
No, it was far too crude to have any value as a spy satellite. Basically it was an experiment to see if things could be launched into orbit and made to function there.
What countries were involved during the sputnik?
The launch of Sputnik, the first artificial satellite, by the Soviet Union in 1957 marked a significant moment in the Space Race during the Cold War. The primary country involved was the Soviet Union, which successfully sent Sputnik into orbit. In response, the United States, along with its allies, became increasingly focused on space exploration and technology development, leading to heightened competition between the two superpowers. Other countries, while not directly involved in the launch, were influenced by the technological advancements and geopolitical implications of Sputnik.
Which was an important effect of the Soviet Union's Sputnik launch?
It created a massive shock to all Americans and a race to catch up in the advancements of space programming. Americans were set on beating the Soviet Union, so they tried to catch up as well as surpass the Soviet's technological advances leading up to the first man on the moon.
What are the parts of a sputnik 1 called?
The pressurized sphere made of aluminum alloy had five primary scientific objectives: Test the method of placing an artificial satellite into Earth orbit; provide information on the density of the atmosphere by calculating its lifetime in orbit; test radio and optical methods of orbital tracking; determine the effects of radio wave propagation though the atmosphere; and, check principles of pressurization used on the satellites.
Which satellites launched into space after Sputnik?
Sputnik I, launched on October 4, 1957, was the first man-made object to successfully achieve Earth orbit.
It was followed by Sputnik II on Sputnik 2, on November 3, 1957.
The first US satelllite was Explorer I, launched on January 31, 1958.
Where is past years satellite images available online?
For past years earth-based satellite imagery in Google Earth you can select 'Historical Imagery' under View menu. This shows a timeline slider from which to select available satellite and aerial imagery from the past.
NASA also provides vast archives of satellite imagery much of which are available online such as the NASA Image Gallery
Why did the sputnik carry weapons into space?
As far as we know, it didn't.
But if you can launch something harmless into orbit, you can also launch something dangerous into orbit, which was a big part of the fear caused by the Sputnik launch.
Why did Little Richard quit music in 1957 after seeing the Russian satellite Sputnik?
While unknown to many, Russia was actually after celebrities to capture and kidnap during the Cold War. Upon seeing the Sputnik, Little Richard was reminded of this and thought it would be safer to completely end his career and become a nonentity.
