The first animal in space was Laika, a dog.
Laika's Historic Flight
On November 3, 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 2. This spacecraft carried Laika, a Soviet dog, into orbit. This mission marked the first time an animal had orbited the Earth.
- Mission: Sputnik 2
- Animal: Laika (dog)
- Date: November 3, 1957
- Nation: Soviet Union
Significance of Laika's Mission
Laika's mission was significant as it provided crucial information about how living organisms react to space conditions. Although she did not survive the mission, her flight paved the way for future human spaceflights.
