What was the name of the first successful United States satellite that was launched into space?
Correct answer: Explorer 1

Tanya
Lots of failures early on. The first astronauts were very brave, dedicated people.

Seabrooklady67
Duh.....take back my comment as I obviously can't read! My apologies. I was wrong.....

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.

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