Statements (303)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:satellite
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| gptkbp:antenna_length |
2.4 m
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| gptkbp:artistic_influence |
space-themed clothing trends
|
| gptkbp:circular_orbit |
yes
|
| gptkbp:civic_engagement |
public interest in science
|
| gptkbp:communication |
radio signals to Earth
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| gptkbp:communication_system |
radio signals
|
| gptkbp:community_impact |
increased interest in space exploration
inspired future space missions inspired global interest in space exploration increased interest in science and technology inspired global satellite programs |
| gptkbp:contribution |
data on ionosphere
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| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:Soviet_Union
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| gptkbp:country_of_origin |
gptkb:Soviet_Union
|
| gptkbp:cultural_exchange |
scientific cooperation
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired literature
inspired films inspired art and literature inspired art inspired literature and media inspired literature and art inspired music influenced literature and media symbol of technological achievement |
| gptkbp:cultural_influence |
national pride
space exploration culture |
| gptkbp:data_usage |
20.005 MHz
|
| gptkbp:debut |
gptkb:true
|
| gptkbp:decay_date |
January 4, 1958
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| gptkbp:decommissioned |
yes
January 4, 1958 |
| gptkbp:design |
sphere
metal sphere |
| gptkbp:diameter |
60 cm
58 cm |
| gptkbp:dimensions |
58 cm diameter
|
| gptkbp:discovery_year |
January 4, 1958
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| gptkbp:duration |
21 days
|
| gptkbp:economic_impact |
technology sectors
space industry growth growth of aerospace industry stimulated technological economy space industry investment |
| gptkbp:educational_value |
STEM fields
science education STEM education initiatives increased interest in STEM fields science education reforms increased STEM focus |
| gptkbp:end_of_life |
deorbited
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| gptkbp:famous_quote |
' We have launched a satellite'.
' The Earth is blue' |
| gptkbp:final_orbit_decay |
January 4, 1958
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| gptkbp:first_appearance |
gptkb:satellite
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| gptkbp:first_artificial_object_in_space |
yes
|
| gptkbp:first_artificial_satellite_to_be_launched |
gptkb:true
|
| gptkbp:first_artificial_satellite_to_orbit_earth |
gptkb:true
|
| gptkbp:first_flight |
to transmit data
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| gptkbp:first_human_made_object |
to orbit Earth
|
| gptkbp:first_object |
to orbit Earth
|
| gptkbp:first_object_in_orbit |
gptkb:true
yes |
| gptkbp:first_object_to_be_placed_in_orbit |
gptkb:true
|
| gptkbp:first_radio_transmission |
gptkb:true
yes October 4, 1957 beep sound every 1.2 seconds |
| gptkbp:first_satellite_to_be_built_by_humans |
gptkb:true
|
| gptkbp:first_satellite_to_be_controlled_by_ground_stations |
gptkb:true
|
| gptkbp:first_satellite_to_be_launched |
by a human-made rocket
|
| gptkbp:first_satellite_to_be_powered_by_solar_cells |
gptkb:true
|
| gptkbp:first_satellite_to_be_tracked |
by ground stations
|
| gptkbp:first_satellite_to_be_used_for_communications |
gptkb:true
|
| gptkbp:first_satellite_to_be_used_for_earth_observation |
gptkb:true
|
| gptkbp:first_satellite_to_be_used_for_navigation |
gptkb:true
|
| gptkbp:first_satellite_to_be_used_for_scientific_research |
gptkb:true
|
| gptkbp:first_satellite_to_be_used_for_telecommunications |
gptkb:true
|
| gptkbp:first_satellite_to_be_used_for_weather_monitoring |
gptkb:true
|
| gptkbp:first_satellite_to_be_visible |
to the naked eye
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| gptkbp:first_satellite_to_orbit |
gptkb:Earth
|
| gptkbp:first_satellite_to_orbit_earth |
gptkb:true
|
| gptkbp:first_satellite_to_send_signals |
to Earth
|
| gptkbp:first_satellite_to_transmit |
radio signals
|
| gptkbp:first_satellite_to_transmit_radio |
yes
|
| gptkbp:first_signal |
beep
received by the Soviet Union received by ground stations received by Soviet Union received by United States |
| gptkbp:first_spacecraft_to_transmit |
radio signals to Earth
|
| gptkbp:first_step_in_space_exploration |
yes
|
| gptkbp:has_programs |
gptkb:Sputnik_program
|
| gptkbp:has_reception |
October 4, 1957
beeping sound |
| gptkbp:has_stations |
40.002 MHz
|
| gptkbp:height |
58 cm
|
| gptkbp:historical_legacy |
paved the way for future satellites
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
first artificial satellite
marked the beginning of the space age marked the beginning of space exploration beginning of space exploration |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Sputnik 1
|
| gptkbp:impact |
gptkb:space_exploration
aerospace engineering global politics aerospace research paved the way for future satellites boosted space research funding |
| gptkbp:impact_on_space_race |
initiated
initiated the space race initiated the Space Race |
| gptkbp:influence |
humanity's place in the universe
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:space_exploration
public interest in space exploration global telecommunications news coverage inspired films and literature Cold War dynamics inspired films and documentaries education in STEM international treaties on space satellite technology development global space policy future satellite designs space-themed media NASA's formation U. S. space policy future satellite design |
| gptkbp:influenced_artists |
space art
depicted in various artworks inspired songs about space |
| gptkbp:influenced_cultural_narratives |
became a symbol of exploration and discovery
|
| gptkbp:influenced_education_policy |
STEM education initiatives
|
| gptkbp:influenced_future_generations |
inspired future generations of scientists and engineers
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| gptkbp:influenced_future_technologies |
satellite communications
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| gptkbp:influenced_global_collaboration |
international space projects
encouraged international space cooperation |
| gptkbp:influenced_global_politics |
space race dynamics
shifted power dynamics in the Cold War |
| gptkbp:influenced_global_relations |
changed diplomatic relations
US-Soviet relations |
| gptkbp:influenced_human_spaceflight |
paved the way for human spaceflight
|
| gptkbp:influenced_innovation |
technology development
spurred technological innovations |
| gptkbp:influenced_public_education |
increased space education programs
|
| gptkbp:influenced_scientific_community |
unified scientists in space research efforts
|
| gptkbp:influenced_scientific_research |
stimulated research in space sciences
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| gptkbp:influenced_social_change |
gptkb:education_reform
|
| gptkbp:influenced_space_agencies |
NASA formation
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| gptkbp:influenced_space_exploration |
initiated human interest in space travel
|
| gptkbp:influenced_space_law |
space treaties
initiated discussions on space treaties prompted discussions on space treaties |
| gptkbp:influenced_space_policy |
led to NASA's creation
U. S. space policy led to the establishment of NASA |
| gptkbp:influenced_technological_innovation |
spurred innovations in communication technology
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| gptkbp:influenced_technology_development |
advancements in satellite technology
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| gptkbp:influenced_youth_interest |
STEM careers
|
| gptkbp:inspired |
gptkb:future_space_missions
gptkb:space_mission gptkb:scientific_research_in_space STEM education initiatives NASA's formation space-themed art and literature |
| gptkbp:inspired_future_missions |
gptkb:Apollo_program
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| gptkbp:inspired_space_exploration |
increased funding for space programs
|
| gptkbp:inspired_space_programs |
around the world
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| gptkbp:inspired_technological_advancements |
satellite technology
|
| gptkbp:international_relations |
heightened Cold War tensions
U. S.-Soviet relations |
| gptkbp:international_response |
increased military spending
educational reforms increased interest in space exploration increased funding for science led to formation of space treaties U. S. concerns concern over technology |
| gptkbp:is_aplace_for |
939 km
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| gptkbp:is_explored_in |
led to lunar exploration missions
|
| gptkbp:is_influenced_by |
satellite technology
advancements in rocketry |
| gptkbp:launch_date |
gptkb:1957
October 4, 1957 22:28 UTC |
| gptkbp:launch_mass |
83.6 kg
|
| gptkbp:launch_site |
gptkb:Baikonur_Cosmodrome
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| gptkbp:launch_vehicle |
gptkb:R-7_Semyorka
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| gptkbp:launched |
gptkb:Soviet_Union
October 4, 1957 |
| gptkbp:launched_in |
October 4, 1957
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
pioneering space exploration
paved the way for future space missions paved the way for future space exploration paved the way for future missions paved the way for future satellites paved the way for human spaceflight influenced scientific research influenced international cooperation in space influenced Earth observation satellites influenced global positioning systems influenced satellite communications initiated space exploration led to human spaceflight |
| gptkbp:legislation |
space exploration funding
science funding increased funding for science U. S. space policy led to the establishment of NASA led to increased funding for space programs |
| gptkbp:length |
58 cm
|
| gptkbp:mass |
83.6 kg
58.5 kg |
| gptkbp:mission |
gptkb:1960
January 4, 1958 |
| gptkbp:mission_duration |
21 days
|
| gptkbp:mission_type |
scientific
|
| gptkbp:notable_event |
announced by the Soviet government
|
| gptkbp:notable_feature |
beep sound
|
| gptkbp:operational_period |
3 months
|
| gptkbp:orbit_type |
gptkb:Earth
gptkb:true yes low Earth orbit to be launched decayed into atmosphere passive satellite decayed into the atmosphere to be launched by a rocket. to be launched into low Earth orbit to be tracked by radar |
| gptkbp:orbital_altitude |
approximately 900 km
27,400 km/h 580 km 654 km average 600 km |
| gptkbp:orbital_decay_rate |
gradual
|
| gptkbp:orbital_inclination |
65 degrees
65.1 degrees |
| gptkbp:orbital_life |
3 months
|
| gptkbp:orbital_period |
yes
96.2 minutes eventual reentry eventually reentered Earth's atmosphere eventual re-entry eventually re-entered Earth's atmosphere |
| gptkbp:orbited_earth |
more than 21,000 times
|
| gptkbp:perigee |
215 km
|
| gptkbp:political_impact |
Cold War dynamics
heightened Cold War tensions led to increased military spending in the US U. S. space policy USSR vs USA relations |
| gptkbp:public_awareness |
raised awareness of space issues
|
| gptkbp:public_interest |
gptkb:space_exploration
space science |
| gptkbp:public_perception |
gptkb:Achievements
scientific literacy space exploration became a priority perception of Soviet technology |
| gptkbp:public_reaction |
surprise
global attention global interest global impact global shock global interest in space global fascination |
| gptkbp:radio_beep |
beep sound transmitted
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| gptkbp:radio_signal |
beep sound
beeping sound |
| gptkbp:radio_transmitter |
yes
beep sound |
| gptkbp:reentry_cause |
orbital decay
atmospheric drag |
| gptkbp:reign |
1440
approximately 40,000 over 1,400 communications technology 1440 per day over 1,440 |
| gptkbp:research |
temperature measurement
|
| gptkbp:scientific_instruments |
gptkb:radio_station
gptkb:cosmic_ray_detector gptkb:magnetometer temperature sensors beep sound |
| gptkbp:service |
first human-made object in space
first human-made object in orbit |
| gptkbp:significance |
first artificial satellite
first human-made object in space first artificial Earth satellite Cold War technology demonstration |
| gptkbp:speed |
yes
January 4, 1958 |
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Sputnik_2
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| gptkbp:sustainability |
four
two |
| gptkbp:uses_technology |
gptkb:radio_station
|
| gptkbp:weight |
83.6 kg
|
| gptkbp:width |
58 cm
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Soviet_Union
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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