69 years since Laika's flight: how the first orbital launch of a dog was prepared and why return was not planned
November 3 marks 69 years since the launch of Sputnik 2, aboard which Laika became the first animal in Earth orbit. Life.ru has gathered details of the flight preparations, the circumstances of the dog's death, and the reasons why her return was technically impossible. November 3 marks the 69th anniversary of the launch of Sputnik 2, aboard which Laika became the first animal in Earth orbit. Life.ru has gathered details of the flight preparations, the circumstances of the dog's death, and the reasons why her return was technically impossible.
Aziz Karimov