Laika the Dog's Historic Space Flight

On November 3, 1957, Laika, a Soviet space dog, became the first animal to orbit Earth aboard Sputnik 2. This historic event marked a significant milestone in space exploration and helped scientists learn more about the effects of space travel on living beings. Laika's journey is an important part of space history that inspires curiosity about the universe.

Based on reporting from Space.com. Read the original story →