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Laika the space dog, of Sputnik II died November 3, 1957, most likely due to overheating as a result of a malfunctioning heater in her capsule.

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How did Laika get into space?

Laika entered Sputnik 2


Did sputnik 3 have animals on board?

The dog, Laika, died due to temperature increase.


What was the name of Laika's Space craft?

The name of Laika's spacecraft was Sputnik 2. She was the first living being to orbit the Earth in this spacecraft in November 1957.


Who went in sputnik 2?

Laika the dog!


When was first dog put into space?

November 3th 1957, launched on Sputnik 2(not to be confused withKorabl-Sputnik 2.) Laika was the first animal in orbit also the first to die in orbit.


What did sputnik 2 carry on board?

A dog called Laika.


Is sputnik 2 the one that carried laika the dog?

Yes


What was unique about sputnik 2?

The unique thing concerning the Sputnik 2 (compared to previous Sputnik 1 satellite) was the fact it carried the first living being into other space - a dog named Laika. "Laika" translates to English as "Barker".


Was there anybody in Sputnik?

Sputnik 1 only housed some electronics, while Sputnik 2 held a dog called Laika.


What is the name of the space shuttle in which laika traveled in?

Laika actually did not travel on an American Space Shuttle, but rather on a Russian satellite called Sputnik 2. Sputnik 2 (with Laika in it) was launched on November 3, 1957 from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Russia on top of an R-7 rocket.


What was the first dog that went into space on the Sputnik 2 on the 3 November 1957?

The first dog to travel to space aboard Sputnik 2 on November 3, 1957, was named Laika. She was a Soviet space dog and became the first living creature to orbit Earth. Tragically, Laika did not survive the mission.


When did laika get sent up?

November 3, 1957 was the day Laika was send to orbit the earth