2026-11-03 · space
Sputnik 2 Launches with Laika on Nov 3, 1957
On November 3, 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 2, marking a pivotal moment in the history of space exploration. This spacecraft carried Laika, a stray dog from Moscow, who became the first living creature to orbit the Earth. The mission demonstrated the feasibility of human spaceflight and provided valuable data about the effects of space travel on living beings. Laika's journey paved the way for future manned missions and highlighted the importance of animal testing in the quest for space exploration.
Fun fact. Laika was a stray dog rescued from the streets of Moscow.