On November 3, 1957, the Soviet Union launched a dog named Laika into space. She rode aboard the Sputnik 2 with only one meal ...
Laika was not intended to return alive, and she died shortly after the launch due to overheating and stress. Her body ...
Laika, the first dog in space, made history aboard Sputnik 2 but faced a tragic fate. Sent by the Soviet Union in 1957, she became a symbol of early space exploration, yet her mission was never ...
"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 ...
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.
Animals like Dolly and Laika made history with their extraordinary contributions, ensuring they are remembered forever.
Actor Park Jin-joo successfully completed the first performance of the musical "Laika." ...