Sputnik Antennae

[rogerinnh]

Why did sputnik have swept-back antennae?

 

[aphh]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>Why did sputnik have swept-back antennae? <br /> Posted by rogerinnh</DIV></p><p>I'm no expert on Sputnik, <br /><br />but I'd guess they were folded for the launch so that the satellite would fit inside the rocket's payload bay. Once the Sputnik was released, the antenna would extend to it's working position. &nbsp;</p>