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On Nov. 3, 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 2, a one-way, history-making trip for a dog named Laika. Laika, a stray picked up off the streets of Moscow, became the first living creature to orbit the Earth. Her heart rate... [read full story]
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Sputnik 2 Anniversary
Fifty-two years ago today (November 3rd, 1957), Sputnik 2 launched from the Soviet Union with a dog named Laika on board. It was a tremendous political coup for the USSR to launch a living being into space. Unfortunately it...
Today in History: Dog Becomes First Creature Sent into Space
WASHINGTON -- On Nov. 3, 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 2, a one-way, history-making trip for a dog named Laika. Laika, a stray picked up off the streets of Moscow, became the first living creature to orbit the Earth....
A tiny silver ball /That makes you a hero /The moment you step inside
On Nov. 3, 1957 , the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 2 , a one-way, history-making trip for a dog named Laika . Take a moment to remember her. Laika and two other dogs , Albina and Mushka, underwent training prior to launch,...
Today in history: Dog becomes first creature sent into space
On Nov. 3, 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 2, a one-way, history-making trip for a dog named Laika. Laika, a stray picked up off the streets of Moscow, became the first living creature to orbit the Earth. Her heart rate...
Who Was the First Astronaut?
The first astronaut was either the Soviet Yuri Gagarin or the Soviet dog Laika, depending on whether the definition of astronaut is restricted based on species. Both are remembered for their accomplishments and contributions to...
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