On November 3, 1957, Laika, a stray dog from Moscow, became the first living creature to orbit Earth, but at a terrible cost.

In the late 1950s, Moscow’s streets were full of stray dogs that adapted to freezing nights and scarce food. One small ...

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT: Laika was a Russian dog who was sent on a one-way trip into space and has become a symbol for the use of animals in scientific testing which has been shared online ...

“Laika, the first animal to be launched into orbit, died from overheating and panic in the tiny spacecraft – all alone and in severe pain.” ...

EXCLUSIVE: Amid an accelerating expansion into live-action, Laika is entering into the uncharted territory of television, as the company has appointed Amblin alum Alex Maggioni to the role of Head ...

Her name was Laika, and what happened to her became one of the most haunting moments in space history. Here you can trace how her story unfolded step by step. Laika Taken Off Moscow Streets ...