Laika: The Space Rover

On November 3, 1957, Russia launched Laika, the first living creature ever sent into space. A gentle, intelligent mixed terrier from the streets of Moscow, she was fired into low orbit aboar... Read allOn November 3, 1957, Russia launched Laika, the first living creature ever sent into space. A gentle, intelligent mixed terrier from the streets of Moscow, she was fired into low orbit aboard the Sputnik 2 spacecraft. Laika's flight paved the way for the future of manned spacefli... Read allOn November 3, 1957, Russia launched Laika, the first living creature ever sent into space. A gentle, intelligent mixed terrier from the streets of Moscow, she was fired into low orbit aboard the Sputnik 2 spacecraft. Laika's flight paved the way for the future of manned spaceflight.