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When was the first animal in orbit sent into space?
Quick Answer
Laika, a Soviet space dog, was launched aboard Sputnik 2 on 3 November 1957.
The Full Story
Laika became the first animal to orbit Earth when Sputnik 2 launched on 3 November 1957. The mission proved that a living creature could survive launch and reach orbit, although Laika did not survive the flight. Sputnik 2 was rushed into space only a month after Sputnik 1. The mission remains one of the most famous and controversial early space experiments.
Key Facts
1.Launch date: 3 November 1957
2.Vehicle: Sputnik 2
3.Laika was the first animal to orbit Earth
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