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Sputnik 1 mission Anniversary: Things to know about the world’s first artificial satellite

The word ‘Sputnik’ originally meant ‘fellow traveler’ but has become synonymous with ‘satellite’ in modern Russian.

Moneycontrol News | October 04, 2022 / 19:12 IST
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On October 4, 1957, the former Soviet Union launched Earth’s first artificial satellite, Sputnik 1, marking the start of the space race. Here are a few things to know about the mission that marked the start of the space race. (Image: News18 Creative)
On October 4, 1957, the former Soviet Union launched Earth’s first artificial satellite, Sputnik 1, marking the start of the space race. Here are a few things to know about the mission that marked the start of the space race. (Image: News18 Creative)
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Sputnik 1 look like a pressurized sphere made of aluminum alloy which carried four whip-like antennas that were 2.4-2.9 m long. (Image: News18 Creative)
Sputnik 1 looked like a pressurized sphere made of aluminum alloy which carried four whip-like antennas that were 2.4-2.9 m long. (Image: News18 Creative)
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The word ‘Sputnik’ originally meant ‘fellow traveler’ but has become synonymous with ‘satellite’ in modern Russian. (Image: News18 Creative)
The word ‘Sputnik’ originally meant ‘fellow traveler’ but has become synonymous with ‘satellite’ in modern Russian. (Image: News18 Creative)
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Sputnik 1 mission had five primary scientific objectives. Take a look… (Image: News18 Creative)
Sputnik 1 mission had five primary scientific objectives. Take a look… (Image: News18 Creative)
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Sputnik 1 was the first artificial satellite to orbit the Earth and began the space age. (Image: News18 Creative)
Sputnik 1 was the first artificial satellite to orbit the Earth and began the space age. (Image: News18 Creative)

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