Sputnik
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First artificial Earth satellite
Sputnik 1, often referred to as simply Sputnik, was the first artificial Earth satellite. It was launched into an elliptical low Earth orbit by the Soviet Union on 4 October 1957 as part of the Soviet space program. It sent a radio signal back to Earth for three weeks before its three silver-zinc batteries became depleted. Aerodynamic drag caused it to fall back into the atmosphere on 4 January 1958.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- 69.510, 31.309
- Timezone
- Europe/Moscow
Overview of Sputnik
In Russia, Sputnik stands out as a destination. Travel interests covered here include nature, family and sports. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters.
Things to do in Sputnik
Nature in Sputnik
(2)Our data lists Caves and National Parks as nature options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Sputnik.
Family in Sputnik
(1)Sputnik records Playgrounds under family. All of it is drawn from Sputnik's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Sports in Sputnik
(1)Looking for sports? Sputnik has Skateboard. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Sputnik.
Wellness in Sputnik
(1)For wellness, expect Ranches. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Sputnik.
More to do in Sputnik
(1)For other activities, expect Secret. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Sputnik.
Best time to visit Sputnik
Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October.
Getting there & around
Access Sputnik through a larger town in Russia; a car or bicycle makes the last leg simple. The local time zone is Europe/Moscow.
Similar destinations
Places near Sputnik that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sputnik known for?
- Sputnik is mainly a destination for nature, family and sports, set in Russia.
- What can you do in Sputnik?
- You can plan around Caves, National Parks, Playgrounds, Skateboard and Ranches in Sputnik. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Sputnik?
- Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October.
- Where is Sputnik located?
- Administratively, Sputnik sits in Russia — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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