Sputnik 2

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:satellite
gptkbp:advances Pioneered satellite technology
gptkbp:can gptkb:Laika
gptkbp:circuit Innovative for its time
gptkbp:collection biological data
environmental data
radiation data
Physiological data of Laika
gptkbp:communication_system Radio transmitter
gptkbp:community Gained attention from scientists worldwide
gptkbp:country_of_origin gptkb:Soviet_Union
gptkbp:cultural_impact gptkb:Symbol_of_Soviet_space_achievements
gptkbp:cultural_symbol Soviet technological prowess
gptkbp:data_transmission Radio waves
Telemetric data
gptkbp:data_usage 20.005 MHz
gptkbp:decommissioned April 14, 1958
gptkbp:design Spherical
spherical
gptkbp:design_features Thermal insulation
gptkbp:duration 162 days
gptkbp:educational_value Increased interest in STEM fields
gptkbp:historical_legacy Paved the way for future biological experiments in space
gptkbp:historical_significance Marked the beginning of the space age
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sputnik 2
gptkbp:impact_on_space_race increased competition
Increased competition between USA and USSR
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:international_relations
gptkb:scientific_research
cultural references
space exploration policies
public interest in space
engineering advancements
science fiction themes
education in STEM fields
global cooperation in space
development of astronaut training programs
development of satellite navigation systems
development of space law
public policy on science
development of satellite technology
development of planetary exploration missions
development of space agencies
Future manned space missions
government funding for space programs
development of space-based energy generation systems
development of Earth observation satellites
development of international space collaborations
development of robotic missions
development of space communication technologies
development of space tourism concepts
development of space-based habitats.
development of space-based manufacturing processes
development of space-based observatories
development of space-based research facilities
development of space-based science experiments
development of space-based telescopes
gptkbp:influenced_artists Art inspired by space exploration
Space-themed literature and media
gptkbp:innovation Advanced satellite technology
gptkbp:inspiration Inspired future generations of scientists
gptkbp:inspired future missions
gptkbp:international_response Increased interest in space science
gptkbp:is_aplace_for 1,600 km
gptkbp:launch_date November 3, 1957
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Baikonur_Cosmodrome
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:R-7_Semyorka
gptkbp:launched gptkb:Soviet_Union
November 3, 1957
gptkbp:legacy paved the way for human spaceflight
Foundation for future space exploration
gptkbp:legislation Space exploration policies
gptkbp:mass 508 kg
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive
gptkbp:mission April 14, 1958
deorbited
Study effects of space travel on living organisms
gptkbp:mission_duration 162 days
gptkbp:mission_type scientific
manned spaceflight
gptkbp:operational_use 162 days
gptkbp:orbit_type Decayed into atmosphere
gptkbp:orbital_altitude 27,400 km/h
Elliptical orbit
gptkbp:orbital_decay_rate Gradual decay
gptkbp:orbital_inclination 65.1 degrees
gptkbp:orbital_life_span 162 days
gptkbp:orbital_period gptkb:Yes
101.5 minutes
gptkbp:orbited_earth over 2,500 times
gptkbp:perigee 215 km
gptkbp:public_perception Space exploration as a national priority
gptkbp:public_reaction global fascination
Global fascination
gptkbp:reign 2,570 orbits
gptkbp:research Biological experiments
gptkbp:scientific_goals Understand biological effects of space travel
gptkbp:scientific_instruments temperature sensors
biological experiments
radiation detectors
gptkbp:service First spacecraft to carry a living organism into orbit
first spacecraft to carry a dog
gptkbp:significance first spacecraft to carry a living organism
First spacecraft to carry a living animal
Provided insights into space travel effects
gptkbp:speed April 14, 1958
gptkbp:status Burned up in atmosphere
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Sputnik_3
gptkbp:weight 508 kg
gptkbp:wildlife gptkb:Laika
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sputnik_1
gptkb:Sputnik_satellite
gptkb:Sputnik
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4