Rocket Launches in 1957
Spaceflight in 1957: The space age begins on 4 October, when the Soviet Union launches Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite. A month later Sputnik 2 carries the dog Laika, the first animal in orbit. The first American attempt, Vanguard TV-3, rises about a meter off its pad at Cape Canaveral in December and explodes.
3 launches in 1957 · 1 failure
Launch list for 1957
| Date (UTC) | Rocket | Mission | Provider | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957-10-04 | Sputnik 8K71PS | Sputnik 1 | RKK Energia | Success |
| 1957-11-03 | Sputnik 8K71PS | Sputnik 2 | RKK Energia | Success |
| 1957-12-06 | Vanguard | Vanguard | LM | Failure |