Soviet Union Space Flight
Sputnik I
A flight ready model of the first artificial Earth satellite launched by the Soviet Space Program.
Year: 1957
Coverage: Hutchinson, KS
Alt Text: A model of Sputnik I fully deployed as it would have been in space. A metallic sphere with four long prongs coming out of the sides.
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Sputnik II
An engineering model of the second artificial Earth satellite and the first to carry a living creature, a small dog named Laika whose name means lucky.
Year: 1957
Coverage: Hutchinson, KS
Alt Text: The nose cone of Sputnik II cut in half to allow visitors to view the inside of Laika’s compartment.
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Soviet Union Vostok
A flown unmanned Soviet Union Vostok or capsule. Yuri Gagarin, the first human in space, flew into space in the same type of capsule on April 12, 1961. The Vostok was completely circular and built for land impact, versus the American capsules which were designed for water impact.
Year: 1961
Coverage: Hutchinson, KS
Alt Text: Photo of Vostok and orange Soviet Union flight suit.
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The History of Early Space Flight 