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What does Laika mean?
Laika is Russian - literally - for "barker"!! The Soviet Union launched a dog named "Laika" into space aboard the Sputnik 2 space capsule. Laika is also the name for a type of hunting dog. There are three breeds - the Russian European Laika, the East Siberian Laika and the West Siberian Laika. Note that Laika, the dog that went to space, is in fact a mongrel.
Was laika a male or female?
Laika was a female dog
What 'first' did Laika achieve?
Laika, aka Kudryavka, was a stray dog from the former Soviet Union who on November 3rd, 1957 became the first animal to be launched into space. Sadly, another first was achieved within a few hours, when Laika died, possibly of overheating due to faulty equipment.
Laika was sent in cosmos alone?
laika was sent in cosmos alone??
Who was the first dog to go to the moon?
Her name was Laika, but sadly she died in space.
How many miles did laika travel before she died?
1hour laika travel 18000 miles and she alive for six days it is 2592000 miles. by:jirakit suvagondha./bommy
How did laika die?
Laika of Sputnik II died due to overheating as a result of a malfunctioning heater in her capsule.
Did laika the space dog ever land back on earth?
Laika did not survive the journey. She died within hours of launching due to overheating.
Did Laika the astronuat-dog have puppies?
No because she died in space.
Who was Laika and how did she die?
Laika is the first animal in the orbit. She is a dog. She died because--or so scientists predict--when the Soviet Sputnick 2 crashed, the cabin overheated, killing poor Laika within hours. Later on, a statue of Laika on a rocket was sculpted near a military research facility in Moscow.
What was sent up into space before humans?
A dog named Laika
Did sputnik 3 have animals on board?
The dog, Laika, died due to temperature increase.
When was Laika sent into space?
3 November 1957 (died 4 days later)
What happened on sputnik 2 in orbit?
The dog on board - Laika - died, presumably from heatstroke.
Who gave laika the husky dog the poisoned food in space to make her die?
Laika didn't die from food poisoning. She died when her air supply ran out after three days in orbit.
What does Laika mean?
Laika is Russian - literally - for "barker"!! The Soviet Union launched a dog named "Laika" into space aboard the Sputnik 2 space capsule. Laika is also the name for a type of hunting dog. There are three breeds - the Russian European Laika, the East Siberian Laika and the West Siberian Laika. Note that Laika, the dog that went to space, is in fact a mongrel.
How did Laika get into space?
Laika entered Sputnik 2
