Sputnik 2 and Laika: A Pioneer in Space, A Sacrifice in Science
Introduction On November third, nineteen fifty-seven, the world watched with bated breath as Sputnik two soared into orbit, carrying a passenger: Laika, a small, unassuming dog who became the first living creature to orbit the Earth. In the heart of the Cold War, the Soviet Union and the United States were locked in a fierce … Read more
