Sputnik 1 remained in orbit for less than three months before re-entering Earth's atmosphere.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Launched Oct 4, 1957, Sputnik 1 orbited for 92 days before burning up on Jan 4, 1958, though its radio signals lasted only 21 days.
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