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Sputnik 2 →. Sputnik 1 ( / ˈspʌtnɪk, ˈspʊtnɪk /, Russian: Спутник-1, Satellite 1) was the first artificial Earth satellite. It was launched into an elliptical low Earth orbit by the Soviet Union on 4 October 1957 as part of the Soviet space program.
Jun 18, 2024 · Sputnik, any of a series of three artificial Earth satellites, the first of whose launch by the Soviet Union on October 4, 1957, inaugurated the space age. Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite launched, was a 83.6-kg (184-pound) capsule.
Learn how the Soviet Union's launch of Sputnik I in 1957 sparked the space race and the creation of NASA. Explore the background, history, documents, and multimedia of the Sputnik era.
Learn how the Soviet Union's launch of Sputnik I in 1957 sparked the space race and changed the world. Explore documents, images, and videos from NASA and other sources on the dawn of the space age.
Learn how the Soviet Union's first artificial satellite, Sputnik 1, shocked and inspired the world in 1957. Find out how Sputnik 1 sparked the Space Race, the Cold War, and the birth of NASA.
Oct 4, 2011 · Learn about the historic launch of Sputnik 1 on Oct. 4, 1957, which marked the beginning of the space age. See an image of the satellite and its scientific objectives.
