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Sputnik-1 EMC/EMI lab model

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Detail of Sputnik 1 EMC/EMI Lab model, number 002.
Detail of Sputnik 1 EMC/EMI Lab model, number 002.

Sputnik 1 EMC/EMI is laboratory model of Sputnik 1. Made to test ground Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and Electromagnetic Interference (AMI) testing. While there are only three known EMC/EMI lab models.

Sputnik 1 EMC/EMI Lab model sold at auction

On July 20, 2016 -  A working full-scale test model of the Sputnik-1 sold at Bonhams, New York, for $220,000[1].

The model at Bonhams was one of only a small number of examples made for testing electromagnetic compatibility and electromagnetic interference. It featured a still-operational transmitter and four antennas.

Specifications

  • Serial numbers of Sputnik 1 EMC/EMI Lab model: 001, 002, 003.
  • Manufacturer: OKB-1 and NII-885 (head of the team Mikhail Ryazansky[2])
  • Introduction: February 15, 1957.
  • Number build: 3 (private U. S. collection[3] serial numbers 002 and 003[4]), Serial Number 001: Russia

References

  1. ^ "Only working model of Sputnik 1 sold at auction for £200,000". Express.co.uk. 2016-08-02. Retrieved 2017-06-11.
  2. ^ "Preparations for Sputnik launch". www.russianspaceweb.com. Retrieved 2017-06-11.
  3. ^ Gertz, Marisa. "Rare Space Artifacts Go on Sale". Time. Retrieved 2017-06-11.
  4. ^ "Bonhams : FULL SCALE VINTAGE SPUTNIK-1 EMC/EMI LAB MODEL". www.bonhams.com. Retrieved 2017-06-11.