Laika the Russian stray was the first dog to orbit Earth. She was sent into space on a flight in 1957 which had been timed to mark the anniversary of the Russian Revolution. Show more
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Laika the Russian stray was the first dog to orbit Earth. She was sent into space on a flight in 1957 which had been timed to mark the anniversary of the Russian Revolution. Show more
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