Sputnik 8K71PS for Sputnik 1
This individual Sputnik 8K71PS flight article launched Sputnik 1 from Baikonur on 4 October 1957. It placed humanity's first artificial satellite into Earth orbit and inaugurated the Space Age.
Identity
- Aliases
- Sputnik 1 launch vehicle8K71PS Sputnik 1
- Name
- Sputnik 8K71PS for Sputnik 1
- Status
- retired
Details
- Description
- This individual Sputnik 8K71PS flight article launched Sputnik 1 from Baikonur on 4 October 1957. It placed humanity's first artificial satellite into Earth orbit and inaugurated the Space Age.
- First Flight Date
- 1957-10-04
- Operator
- Vehicle Family
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- Creation Time
- July 17, 2026 at 03:32:16 UTC
- Updated Time
- July 17, 2026 at 03:32:16 UTC
Other
- Last Flight Date
- 1957-10-04
- Search Name
- Sputnik 8K71PS for Sputnik 1 Sputnik 1 launch vehicle 8K71PS Sputnik 1
- Vehicle Code
- 8K71PS / Sputnik 1