On November 3, 1957, a Soviet rocket launched Earth's second artificial satellite, Sputnik 2, into orbit, carrying a living ...

No fragments survived, and its remains burned up in the high temperature, just like Laika's body. Although the capsule was ...

Stop-motion animation is an arduous process involving animators, small figurines/marionettes, richly detailed sets, and laboriously making the unreal real. That’s why the animation wizards at Laika ...

What types of animals have been to space? Melody Parker ... Probably the most famous is Laika, the dog launched aboard Sputnik 2 on November 3, 1957. That flight was intended as a quick ...

April 9, 2025 • On April 14, Blue Origin plans to launch a space flight with a crew that includes the singer behind the 2010 hit "Firework." But we can think of many other artists who deserve to ...

Whether they sport a distinguished beard or an all-over bushy appearance, these dogs exude personality, warmth, and wild charm. Beyond their adorable looks, bearded and bushy dogs are often known for ...

Apr. 16, 2025 — Astronomers have found a planet that orbits at an angle of 90 degrees around a rare pair of peculiar stars. This is the first time we have strong evidence for one of these 'polar ...