Sputnik (Noun)
Meaning
A Russian artificial satellite; "Sputnik was the first man-made satellite to orbit the earth".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The Sputnik satellite marked the beginning of the Space Age and a new era in space exploration for the Soviet Union.
- In 1957, Sputnik was launched into space, catching the United States off guard and igniting the space race.
- Sputnik was the first man-made satellite to orbit the earth, surpassing expectations and paving the way for more advanced satellite technology.
- The Sputnik satellite weighed only about 83 kg and measured 58 cm in diameter, but its impact was immense.
- Sputnik's successful launch solidified the Soviet Union's position as a leader in space exploration during the Cold War era.