Satellites
- Космос, Наука
- 1 episode
- 2019
On October 4, 1957, the Soviet Union launched the world’s first artificial Earth satellite. It was a sphere of 58 centimeters in diameter and weighing 83.6 kilograms. Today over 6,000 far more complex and advanced unmanned spacecrafts orbit the Earth. Their significance for humanity is enormous.
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Satellites • 2019 • 26 minutes
On October 4, 1957 the Soviet Union launched the world’s first artificial Earth satellite. It was a sphere 58 centimeters in diameter and weighing 83.6 kilograms. On its exterior were radio-transmitting antennas in the form of four rods. At the time, it was a true technological wonder. Today, more than 6,000 far more complex and advanced unmanned spacecraft orbit the Earth. Their significance for humanity is enormous. Without them we would lose the ability to watch television, use GPS, get accurate weather forecasts, and many other conveniences. And the satellite industry continues to develop. How do space vehicles help fight forest fires? Will Elon Musk succeed in realizing his grand plan to create a global space internet? And when will each of us have our own personal satellite?