On November 3, 1957, the Soviet Union launched a dog named Laika into space. She rode aboard the Sputnik 2 with only one meal ...

"She died before reaching orbit, and before any real data was gleaned about sustaining life in that environment," says Dr. Stanley Coren, professor of psychology at the University of British Columbia ...

Laika was not intended to return alive, and she died shortly after the launch due to overheating and stress. Her body ...

Ape to ride next Sputnik, dog still alive in No. 2 By HENRY SHAPIRO MOSCOW, Nov. 4, 1957 (UP) - Russia said today that its scientists are planning to use anthropod apes as the next passengers for ...

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Just a month later, on 3 November, the Soviet Union chalked up another iconic first, shooting Laika, the most famous of the Soviet space dogs, into orbit on the considerably larger Sputnik 2.

Animals like Dolly and Laika made history with their extraordinary contributions, ensuring they are remembered forever.

Frank Cottrell Boyce's book Sputnik's Guide To Life on Earth asks a big question - can a dog from outer space save the world? Frank visited Authors Live to read from the book and talk about writing.

Ape to ride next Sputnik, dog still alive in No. 2 By HENRY SHAPIRO MOSCOW, Nov. 4, 1957 (UP) - Russia said today that its scientists are planning to use anthropod apes as the next passengers for ...