Sputnik 1’s weight

October 4, 2024

This year marks the 67th anniversary of Sputnik 1, the first manmade satellite to orbit Earth. Today’s satellites are small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. How much did Sputnik 1 weigh? Was it … A.) 150 pounds, B.) 189 pounds, C.) 1,500 pounds or D.) 500 pounds?

The answer: B.) 189 pounds. The Soviet craft launched on Oct. 4, 1957, kicking off the Space Age and the Space Race between the U.S. and the USSR. The craft was about the size of a beach ball.

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