I WONDER - What Was The First Man-Made Satellite?

Sputnik 1, launched by the USSR in 1957, was the first artificial Earth satellite. It was made of aluminium, powered by silver zinc batteries, and orbited for 21 days. This marked the beginning of the space age.

Which country was responsible for launching the first artificial Earth satellite?

• United States

• Soviet Union

• China

• United Kingdom

What was the size of Sputnik 1 compared to?

• A tennis ball

• A football

• A beach ball

• A basketball

What material was used to construct Sputnik 1?

• Aluminium

• Plastic

• Steel

• Copper

How long did Sputnik 1 transmit radio signals before its batteries died?

• 10 days

• 15 days

• 21 days

• 30 days

What era did the launch of Sputnik 1 initiate?

• The Industrial Age

• The Information Age

• The Space Age

• The Atomic Age