When the first satellite called the Sputnik was launched into space, it was about the size of a<u> beach ball. </u>
Sputnik:
Was the first man-made satellite
Was made by the Soviets
Was about the size of a beach ball
The satellite was about 22.8 inches in diameter when measured which is about the size of a beach ball and it was able to stay in space for about an hour and half.
In conclusion, it was about the size of a beach ball.