Laika (/ ˈlaɪkə / LY-kə; Russian: Лáйка, IPA: [ˈlajkə]; c. 1954 – 3 November 1957) was a Soviet space dog who was one of the first animals in space and the first to orbit the Earth.

Apr 11, 2018 · The story of Laika lives on today in websites, YouTube videos, poems and children’s books, at least one of which provides a happy ending for the doomed dog.

Mar 20, 2025 · Laika, a stray dog from the streets of Moscow, was in fact, the first living creature to orbit the Earth, who was launched aboard the Soviet satellite Sputnik 2 on November 3, 1957.

Oct 30, 2025 · Laika, a dog that was the first living creature to be launched into Earth orbit, on board the Soviet artificial satellite Sputnik 2, on November 3, 1957. It was always understood …

Sixty-eight years ago, on November 3, 1957, the world witnessed a historic yet heartbreaking moment when a small stray dog from Moscow, named Laika, became the first living creature …

Jul 31, 2025 · On November 3, 1957, Laika, a stray dog from Moscow, became the first living creature to orbit Earth, but at a terrible cost. Chosen for her docility, she endured brutal …

Jun 10, 2025 · Learn who Laika, the “space dog,” was and why the experimenters who sentenced her to death eventually regretted their decision.

May 7, 2025 · Laika, a stray dog, was the first living creature to orbit Earth on Sputnik 2 in 1957. Despite the achievement, Laika died in space due to the lack of a re-entry plan. Laika's …

Jul 31, 2025 · Laika was a small, calm-mannered mixed-breed dog of around two years old. She was among several stray dogs rescued from the streets and enlisted in the Soviet spaceflight …

Nov 12, 2024 · The first animal to orbit the Earth had a bittersweet final moment on land before essentially being blasted off to her death. Tissues at the ready, because the story of Laika the …