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Whose launch first carried a live animal into space?
Quick Answer
Laika was the first living creature to orbit Earth, aboard Sputnik 2 in 1957. She became one of the most famous animals in space history.
The Full Story
Laika, a stray dog from Moscow, flew aboard Sputnik 2 on 3 November 1957. She became the first living creature to orbit Earth, though the mission was not designed to bring her back safely. Her flight provided early information about how living organisms respond to spaceflight. Laika remains a symbol of the early, risky days of space exploration.
Key Facts
1.Launch date: 3 November 1957
2.Sputnik 2 was a Soviet mission
3.Laika was the first living creature in orbit
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