The devastating story of Laika, the dog who was sent into space to orbit the earth and never return, has stirred fresh heartbreak online. Laika, a mixed breed from Russia, was just one of ...

The dog was placed in a small biological capsule located in the front part of the spacecraft. She had limited space – she could only stand or lie down. Laika was also equipped with oxygen ...

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT: Laika was a Russian dog who was sent on a one-way trip into space and has become a symbol for the use of animals in scientific testing which has been shared online ...

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 ...