Laika, the First Dog in Space

Discover the remarkable story of Laika, the courageous dog who ventured into the cosmos before any human.

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The space race, a fierce competition between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War, saw many milestones. But before humans ventured into the unknown, our four-legged friends paved the way. Among them, Laika, a stray dog from the streets of Moscow, earned a unique place in history.