What was the name of the first successful United States satellite that was launched into space?

Correct answer: Explorer 1

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What people think about it: 10 Comments
Tanya
Tanya
Lots of failures early on. The first astronauts were very brave, dedicated people.
Seabrooklady67
Seabrooklady67
Duh.....take back my comment as I obviously can't read! My apologies. I was wrong.....
Becca Sue
Becca Sue
Is it just me, or does that illustration look like pen?
Player #16010337 Tif
Player #16010337 Tif
Tanya, IMHO, anyone who will get strapped in and LEAVE the planet is brave and SUPER dedicated.
Duchess
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
Albastar
Duneboy, Telstar by the Tornadoes. 😊
Player #17850449
Player #17850449
Duneboy, love that song.
Duneboy
Duneboy
telstra was used for the instrumental hit back in the '60's
Sandyberry
Sandyberry
Becca Sue, yep it sure does. I had to look twice Lol
Player best beast
Player best beast
I knew about Sputnik, had to guess on this one