After re configuring the nodes for versions 1.0+ I have re-released my attempt on the historical craft sputnik.
I figured someone might want to try it... Enjoy.
INSTALL: unzip and paste the folder HAIT into Game Folder.
NOTE: like the original Sputnik the unit comes with a base cone, a nosecone, and the unit itself. Sputnik 1 the satellite also has antenna which may be extended like in real life (although that happened automatically when the nose cone was decoupled)