Saturday, October 20, 2012

LAIKA-first animal launch into orbit...





In 1957, Laika became the first animal launched into orbit, paving the way for human spaceflight. This photograph shows her in a flight harness.

Species

Canis lupus familiaris

Sex

female

Born

c. 1954
Moscow, Soviet Union

Died

November 3, 1957

Nation from

Soviet Union

Known for

First animal to orbit the earth

Appearance

Stray Dog, found on street


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