Sputnik 1, the first ever spacecraft to enter Earth's orbit. (4 oct. 1957 – 4 janv. 1958)
Description:
Sputnik 1 was the first ever artificial spacecraft to enter Earth's orbit. Launched by the USSR (Soviet Union) on October 4 of 1957 at 7:28 p.m. It was 58 cm in diameter, and took around 98 minutes to orbit Earth's elliptical low path. Sputnik 1 lasted around 3 months in Earth's orbit.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
4 oct. 1957
4 janv. 1958
~ 3 months and 2 days