Laika
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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. 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.
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 |
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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) |
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