The story of Laika, the first dog in space, has been shrouded in legend, misinformation, and propaganda since she first ...

In the late 1950s, Moscow’s streets were full of stray dogs that adapted to freezing nights and scarce food. One small mixed‑breed stood out to Soviet researchers for her calm nature and size. She was ...

Sixty-eight years ago, on November 3, 1957, a historic event unfolded when Laika, a small stray dog from Moscow, became the first living creature to orbit Earth aboard the Soviet spacecraft Sputnik 2, ...

1. A path of burning light -- 2. Animals in the heavens -- 3. The making of a space dog -- 4. Scouting the atmosphere -- 5. A face in the window -- 6. First around the Earth -- Epilogue Summary The ...

Soviet scientists selected Laika from among several street dogs, choosing her for her calm temperament and size, which was suitable for the cramped Sputnik 2 capsule. Born around 1954 and initially ...

Belka & Strelka postcard, USSR (1960), by the photomontage artist Sveshnikov. The flags read “Happy New Year,” with the dogs’ names on the inside of the cockpits. (© FUEL Publishing) Edited by Damon ...

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NASM copy purchased with funds from the S. Dillon Ripley Endowment. "This fascinating book tells the story of the soviet space dogs, illustrated with legendary photographer Martin Parr's vintage space ...