What was the name of the first successful United States satellite that was launched into space?
Correct answer: Explorer 1
Seabrooklady67
Duh.....take back my comment as I obviously can't read! My apologies. I was wrong.....
Tanya
Lots of failures early on. The first astronauts were very brave, dedicated people.
Becca Sue
Is it just me, or does that illustration look like pen?
Player #16010337 Tif
Tanya, IMHO, anyone who will get strapped in and LEAVE the planet is brave and SUPER dedicated.
Peace
why is NASA the largest buyer of helium??? could it be to keep those satellites up with a "weather" balloon 🎈?
Duchess
Was the Echo series earlier? I recall going out in the front yard of our N.J. house and watching it go by overhead.
Albastar
Duneboy, Telstar by the Tornadoes. 😊
Player #17850449
Duneboy, love that song.
Duneboy
telstra was used for the instrumental hit back in the '60's
Sandyberry
Becca Sue, yep it sure does. I had to look twice Lol
Player best beast
I knew about Sputnik, had to guess on this one