Sputnik is a sativa-dominant hybrid bred from Apollo 13 and Black Russian, carrying an approximate 70/30 split in favor of sativa. With THC typically ranging from 16% to 19%, it delivers a noticeable uplift without overpowering relaxation. Named after the first artificial satellite launched in 1957, the strain evokes a sense of ascent and exploration that mirrors its energizing lineage.
In the jar, the buds present as long pepper-shaped nugs that are dense and leafy, a dark olive green shaded by amber undertones. They are speckled with long purple and fiery orange pistils and a fine glaze of white crystal trichomes. The aroma blends smooth sweet fruit with a diesel edge, while the taste carries sweet and sour fruit with a diesel note on exhale; flavors lean berry, fruity, sweet, and a hint of tea.
On consumption Sputnik delivers a slowly building, mellow body buzz paired with a relieving head high. The experience tends toward pain relief with a gentle, couch-locked calm and a creeping sense of the munchies. Its balanced blend of heady and physical effects supports a wide range of conditions, from chronic pain and anxiety to mild to moderate depression and sleep issues such as insomnia, while still offering a touch of mental clarity and creative uplift for some users.