Voices of the Satellites

On October 4, 1957, the space race was triggered by the Soviet Union’s launch of Sputnik I, the first human-made satellite to orbit the earth. This recording, produced and narrated by Professor T.A. Benham of Haverford College, chronicles the sounds of the first thirteen American and Soviet satellites launched during the ensuing year. One track features the audible heartbeat of Laika, the first dog in space.

Track Listing

101	Introduction, Pt. 1	Thomas Benham	08:21
102	Introduction, Pt. 2	Thomas Benham	05:23
103	Sputnik 1	Thomas Benham	01:00
104	Doppler Effect	Thomas Benham	03:09
105	Sputnik 3	Thomas Benham	03:51
106	Laika's Heart	Thomas Benham	01:02
201	Explorer 1 / Telemetering Signals	Thomas Benham	03:58
202	Explorer 2 Goes a Ride	Thomas Benham	01:44
203	Vanguard (Third Attempt)	Thomas Benham	04:53
204	Explorer 3 (1)	Thomas Benham	03:50
205	Vanguard (Second Attempt)	Thomas Benham	05:37
206	Modulation from Explorer 1	Thomas Benham	00:39
207	Explorer 3 (2)	Thomas Benham	02:11
208	Explorer 4	Thomas Benham	02:40