Format:
1 Online-Ressource (video file 0:40:39)
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Sound , Black and White
Series Statement:
Socialism on Film
Content:
A feature on the development and launching by the Soviet Union of the first artificial Earth satellite Sputnik 1, and its successor Sputnik 2 in 1957
Content:
A glimpse into the "Space Race" is provided in this film. A history of Russian scientists developing ideas for rockets that could fly into Earth's orbit is provided at the beginning of the film, with coverage of Nikolai Kibalchich's (1853-1881) experiments on rocket propulsion and his incarceration in the Peter and Paul Fortress, St Petersburg. Innovations in aviation - such as the development of the Tupolev Tu-104, the first successful jet airliner - is also captured at the beginning of the film. The coverage then moves on to the numerous rocket launches which preceded the launch of the two low orbit Earth satellites Sputnik 1 and Sputnik 2. The reception of the launch by countries around the world is covered, and Laika the dog (one of the first animals in space) also makes an appearance
Note:
Archive Reference: N-508208
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Reproduction of USSR, 1957 35mm Comb BW pos
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The British Film Institute
Language:
English
URL:
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