Laika
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.jpg) In 1957, Laika became the first ainimal launched intae orbit, pavin the wey for human spaceflicht. This photograph shaws her in a flicht harnish. | |
| Ither name(s) | Kudryavka |
|---|---|
| Species | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Breed | Mongrel, possibly pairt-husky (or pairt-Samoyed) an pairt-tarrie |
| Sex | Female |
| Born | Laika Лайка c. 1954 Moscow, Soviet Union |
| Dee'd | November 3, 1957 Sputnik 2, in Law Yird orbit |
| Years active | 1957 |
| Kent for | First animal tae orbit the Yird |
| Awner | Soviet space programme |
| Wecht | 5 kg (11 lb) |
Laika (Roushie: Лайка [lajka]); c. 1954 – November 3, 1957) wis a Soviet space dug wha acame ane o the first ainimals in space, an the first ainimal tae orbit the Yird.[1] Laika, a stray dug frae the streets o Moscow, wis selectit tae be the occupant o the Soviet spacecraft Sputnik 2 that wis launched intae ooter space on November 3, 1957.[2]
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References
[eedit | eedit soorce]- ↑ George, Alice. "The Sad, Sad Story of Laika, the Space Dog, and Her One-Way Trip Into Orbit". Smithsonian Magazine (in Inglis). Retrieved 29 Mey 2025.
- ↑ Travers, Scott. "The Tragic Story Of Laika, The Soviet 'Canine Cosmonaut' Who Made Space History In 1957". Forbes (in Inglis). Retrieved 29 Mey 2025.