Sputnik 1 Orbit: Altitude and Distance

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Sputnik 1 Orbit: Altitude and Distance - A Detailed Look

Sputnik 1 was launched into a low Earth orbit. Its perigee (lowest point) was about 228 kilometers (142 miles), and its apogee (highest point) was about 947 kilometers (588 miles).

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