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Top 30 First Artificial Satellites

The first successfully launched satellites by various nations. This comprehensive dataset is meticulously compiled from verified global sources and updated regularly. Use the sorting and filtering tools to explore the data, or export it as CSV for deeper analysis. All figures are cross-referenced with authoritative international databases.

Rank ⇵Satellite Name ⇵Country ⇵Launch Year ⇵
1Sputnik 1October 4, 1957Soviet Union
2Sputnik 2November 3, 1957Soviet Union
3Explorer 1January 31, 1958United States
4Vanguard 1March 17, 1958United States
5Sputnik 3May 15, 1958Soviet Union
6Explorer 4July 26, 1958United States
7SCOREDecember 18, 1958United States
8Vanguard 2February 17, 1959United States
9Discoverer 1February 28, 1959United States
10Discoverer 2April 13, 1959United States
11Explorer 6August 7, 1959United States
12Luna 3October 4, 1959Soviet Union
13TIROS-1April 1, 1960United States
14Transit 1BApril 13, 1960United States
15Sputnik 4 (Korabl-Sputnik 1)May 15, 1960Soviet Union
16Discoverer 13August 10, 1960United States
17Sputnik 5 (Korabl-Sputnik 2)August 19, 1960Soviet Union
18Courier 1BOctober 4, 1960United States
19Sputnik 6 (Korabl-Sputnik 3)December 1, 1960Soviet Union
20Alouette 1September 29, 1962Canada
21Ariel 1April 26, 1962United Kingdom (via US)
22San Marco 1December 15, 1964Italy (via US)
23AstérixNovember 26, 1965France
24WRESATNovember 29, 1967Australia
25OsumiFebruary 11, 1970Japan
26Dong Fang Hong IApril 24, 1970China
27Prospero X-3October 28, 1971United Kingdom (Independent)
28AryabhataApril 19, 1975India (via USSR)
29Palapa A1July 8, 1976Indonesia (via US)
30Rohini RS-1July 18, 1980India (Independent)
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